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🌉 The World’s Highest Bridge is Opening in China!

Did you know that China is building the highest bridge in the whole world? It’s called the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, and it will be so tall — 625 metres high — that it’s like stacking up almost 2 Eiffel Towers!

This mega-bridge is being built over a huge river canyon in Guizhou Province and will be ready by June 30, 2025. What’s really cool is that it’ll cut travel time across the canyon from one hour to just one minute! 🕒➡️⏱️

But wait… there’s more! This bridge will also have:

• A glass elevator (gulp!) 😱
• A stargazing bar for sky lovers 🌌
• The world’s highest bungee jump for brave daredevils! 😮🪂

🕶️ Sunglasses Were Invented Over 2,000 Years Ago!

That’s right! Sunglasses are not a modern invention. The very first ones were made by the Inuit people in the icy Arctic. ❄️

They didn’t have plastic or glass — instead, they carved tiny slits into whalebone or driftwood, which helped protect their eyes from the super bright snow. How smart is that? 😎

⚠️ Most Sunglasses Don’t Really Protect Your Eyes!

Here’s something surprising: Only 1 out of every 4 sunglasses sold today actually give you proper protection from the sun’s UV rays. That means most sunglasses are just for style — not safety! 🕶️💅

Since your eyes are super precious and you only get one pair for life, it’s important to choose sunglasses that block UV rays to keep your eyes healthy and strong. 🌞🛡️

🔴 Red Sunglasses Were Made to Help People with Colour Blindness!

You might think coloured sunglasses are just for fashion, but they were actually invented to help people see colours better! 👓

A smart inventor named James Ayscough created tinted lenses to help with colour blindness — a condition where some people can’t tell certain colours apart. Red, green, and blue lenses were made to boost colour vision. 🎨👀

⚖️ Old Chinese Judges Wore Sunglasses in Court!

Did you know that judges in ancient China used to wear sunglasses too? But not for style!

Back in the 12th century, Chinese judges wore sunglasses made from smoked quartz while in court to hide their emotions during trials. That way, nobody could guess what they were thinking. Mysterious, right? 🧑‍⚖️🕶️

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