https://xkcd.com/2929

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While it seemed like a fun prank at the time, I realize my prank fire extinguishers full of leaded gasoline were a mistake.

  • Evotech@lemmy.world
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    6 months ago

    I know right, I recently replaced my glasses with transition lenses and it’s pretty nice.

    Who doesn’t want automated sunglasses? Not seeing any downsides yet. Only thing I know they don’t work in cars, but I don’t generally drive so it’s ok

    The technology has come a long way since the 90s

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      6 months ago

      I find that they don’t “un-tint” when going inside fast enough for my liking, personally.

      Creates kind of the opposite effect of going from a dim room into a bright space. Instead of evrything seeming extra bright, it just dimmed everything and made it more difficult to see.

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      6 months ago

      One problem my mom did not anticipate was that she would be stuck effectively wearing sunglasses for my brother’s outdoor wedding, where was sitting up with the bride and groom for the whole thing (Indian wedding). She just looked like an asshole, and continues to look like an asshole in the just about every photo of the ceremony. Oops.

    • surewhynotlem@lemmy.world
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      6 months ago

      In the cold they take too long to transition to clear. So you end up taking them off for a few seconds when you go inside. It’s only minorly annoying.

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          6 months ago

          No, they don’t change inside (I’ve had them). They do have a slight tint all the time though, which isn’t a big deal.

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          6 months ago

          The human brain is very good at smoothing over brightness differences, even an oppressively well lit office is still typically an order of magnitude dimmer than the sun.