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One can only imagine what this man is doing with all these plastic bins...or where he 'found' them in the first place.

As you can see, it is another very bright (and hot) day here in Albuquerque, which is why we are celebrating National Sunglasses Day!

While many people might believe sunglasses are a relatively modern invention, that would be incorrect. The history of sunglasses may stretch as far back as 14th century China, where the story goes that judges of the time would use eyewear made of smoke-colored quartz to mask their emotions when listening to cases. 

Fast-forward 600 years, and modern sunglasses, as they are known today, began to develop. In the late 19th century, doctors began experimenting with amber or brown-tinted lenses on glasses, specifically for people with syphilis, a symptom of which is sensitivity to light. 

It wasn't until 1929 when mass-produced sunglasses were first marketed by entrepreneur Sam Foster on the beaches by the Atlantic City Boardwalk, that they began to be affordable and average people started to use them. From then, the concept of sunglasses becoming a "cool" style was confirmed, and this fashion accessory has just continued to grow in popularity.

So get out those Foster Grants and have a great day!