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Inuit man wearing traditional wooden snow goggles, Canada, ~1924 (media.piefed.social)
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[–] rhythmisaprancer@piefed.social 2 points 1 day ago

Thank you for sharing! I had never heard any story on Eskimo, only that it wasn't correct and not to use it. I still won't, but it is helpful to know the background. Stay warm and with vision this winter and spring!