The Daily Debrief
Sunday, September 20, 2026
General · Easy
Classic teardrop-shaped 'aviator' sunglasses were originally designed in the 1930s to solve what problem for U.S. Army pilots?
The answer is D: Glare and headaches from bright sunlight at altitude
Pilots complained the intense sky glare gave them headaches and nausea, so Bausch & Lomb designed anti-glare lenses in a large teardrop shape for full eye coverage. Released to the public as the Ray-Ban Aviator, they became one of the most iconic sunglasses ever made.
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