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Discover London's mysterious 1797 street lamp eyes!

In 1797, Londoners were captivated by a peculiar phenomenon. The city's street lamps, newly fitted with reflectors, seemed to hold mysterious eyes. Rumors spread that these eyes belonged to a secret society, watching over the city. But was it true? The reflectors, designed by William Murdoch, merely enhanced the light, yet the illusion persisted. People swore they saw blinking eyes in the glow. This sparked a fascination with optics and light, leading to innovations in lighting. Today, we wonder: how much of what we see is real? Hit the like button, subscribe, and leave a comment to support us.

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Marco Bertolini's insight:

Conspiracy theories and technology has been walking hand in hand for a long time.  The story onf the "London's eyes" is a pretty good example of such a coupling.

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