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Trivia question

You may think that sunglasses is a modern invention.

Truth is they have been around one form or another going back centuries. 1800s, yellow tinted were common for people with syphilis.

In 12th century China, judges would were them to hide their facial expressions.

Even in ancient Rome, an emperor wore a pair of polished gemstones as sunglasses for one specific reason.

Who was the emperor and what was the reason?
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Nero... I can't remember why..
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@Majorlatency hahaha Yes. It was Emperor Nero.

I'll see if others will answer. Maybe it was too early for this question hahaha
@SW-User Ha ha.... Yep too early for brains to work..

I have looked it up now, so I can't answer now.
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@Majorlatency hahahahaha
@SW-User You're such a happy soul...!
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@Majorlatency I try to be
@SW-User It's a breath of fresh air!

Have a brilliant day!