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Did that elder offer some proof that they had significantly better eyes than most humans? Because the generally accepted number of visible stars is ~5000 in eac
by Jabbles 6y ago
Did that elder offer some proof that they had significantly better eyes than most humans? Because the generally accepted number of visible stars is ~5000 in each hemisphere.
https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-blogs/how-many-stars-night-sky-09172014/ https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-blogs/how-many-stars-n...
- akdor1154 6y agoI have read that some indigenous Australians had/have ridiculously good vision, by western standards. (Brb googling :) Edit: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-08/prince-harry-may-struggle-to-keep-up-with-aboriginal-super-sight/6378066 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-08/prince-harry-may-stru... (popsci but generally reliable journalism)
- Jabbles 6y agoThanks, my initial scepticism is weakened.