From ancient emeralds to modern designer frames, eyeglasses have a long and surprising history. In this episode, we trace the evolution of vision correction—from Roman emperors and medieval monks to Renaissance inventors and modern fashion icons. Learn how science, art, and a whole lot of trial and error shaped the glasses we wear today. Subscribe to our YouTube! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@WhoCameUpWithThat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@WhoCameUpWithThat</a>

From ancient emeralds to modern designer frames, eyeglasses have a long and surprising history. In this episode, we trace the evolution of vision correction—from Roman emperors and medieval monks to Renaissance inventors and modern fashion icons. Learn how science, art, and a whole lot of trial and error shaped the glasses we wear today.Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@WhoCameUpWithThat

From ancient emeralds to modern designer frames, eyeglasses have a long and surprising history. In this episode, we trace the evolution of vision correction—from Roman emperors and medieval monks to Renaissance inventors and modern fashion icons. Learn how science, art, and a whole lot of trial and error shaped the glasses we wear today. Subscribe to our YouTube! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@WhoCameUpWithThat" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/@WhoCameUpWithThat</a>

Who Came Up With Glasses?

Who Came Up With That? is the show that uncovers the surprising, weird, and often hilarious origin stories behind the everyday objects we all take for granted. From shopping carts and zippers to microwaves and coffee filters, each episode dives into the people, moments, and accidents that brought these ordinary things into our lives. You’ll meet forgotten inventors, stubborn skeptics, and marketing geniuses who changed the world—one object at a time. So the next time you flip a light switch, sharpen a pencil, or flush a toilet… you might just find yourself asking: Who came up with that?

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Who Came Up With That? is the show that uncovers the surprising, weird, and often hilarious origin stories behind the everyday objects we all take for granted. From shopping carts and zippers to microwaves and coffee filters, each episode dives into the people, moments, and accidents that brought these ordinary things into our lives.You’ll meet forgotten inventors, stubborn skeptics, and marketing geniuses who changed the world—one object at a time.So the next time you flip a light switch, sharpen a pencil, or flush a toilet… you might just find yourself asking: Who came up with that?

Who Came Up With That? is the show that uncovers the surprising, weird, and often hilarious origin stories behind the everyday objects we all take for granted. From shopping carts and zippers to microwaves and coffee filters, each episode dives into the people, moments, and accidents that brought these ordinary things into our lives. You’ll meet forgotten inventors, stubborn skeptics, and marketing geniuses who changed the world—one object at a time. So the next time you flip a light switch, sharpen a pencil, or flush a toilet… you might just find yourself asking: Who came up with that?

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