Eyeglasses were first made in Italy about 700 years ago.
Before that, people who could not see clearly had nothing to help them. Glasses were a wonderful new idea!
💡 Accessories — Fun Facts
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Umbrellas are more than a thousand years old!
Long, long ago the very first umbrellas were used to keep off the hot sun, not the rain.
A backpack lets you carry things with both hands free.
The straps sit on your shoulders. You can hold a rail or wave hello while your bag rides on your back.
Gloves keep your hands warm and cozy on cold days.
They wrap up your fingers to hold in your own body heat. Mittens keep the fingers together to stay even warmer.
An umbrella keeps you nice and dry when it rains.
You hold it up over your head. The raindrops slide off the top instead of landing on you.
Sunglasses protect your eyes from very bright sunlight.
The dark lenses let in less light. That way the bright sun does not hurt your eyes.
A hat keeps the hot sun off your head and face.
Wide hats make a little bit of shade. They help you stay cool and comfy on sunny days.