047 - Contact Lenses Through the Mid Century
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It's a short episode but a good one! Inspired by some truly creepy photos of mid century contact lenses being made, we discuss the history and impact of a revolutionary way to correct vision. Join us as we reach back into the Renaissance to start this episode, and make it all the way through the mid century.
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SHOW NOTES:
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Warby Parker History - https://www.warbyparker.com/learn/when-were-contacts-invented
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British Pathe Newsreel from 1948 - https://kottke.org/15/10/what-contact-lenses-looked-like-in-1948
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Smithsonian - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/how-contact-lenses-were-made-and-fitted-1948-180957028/
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Music: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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