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2. Eyepatch - Wikipedia

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   Ex-sailors ashore sometimes wore an eye patch to cover the loss of an eye, but pirates rarely wore eye patches while aboard ships. There were some exceptions, including Rahmah ibn Jabir al-Jalahimah, a well-known pirate of the Persian Gulf, who wore an eye patch after losing an eye in battle. [18] [19]

3. Golden Age of Piracy - Wikipedia

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   While pirates are commonly depicted with eyepatches, this is largely a myth originating in nineteenth century novels and tales of buccaneers that included payment for a lost eye. [32] Few historical pirates wore patches over their eyes, although some, like the 18th century Arab pirate Rahmah ibn Jabir al-Jalahimah, did. [33]

4. Talk:Eyepatch - Wikipedia

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5. Kelly Clarkson explains why she's sporting an eye patch - AOL

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   "I'm sorry I look like a pirate," she said when guest Common joined her. "I hurt my eye and I have to wear it. And, so, it's ridiculous.

6. Jolly Roger - Wikipedia

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   Painting showing a French First Republic privateer flying a black Jolly Roger, signed and dated “Nicolas Cammillieri pinxit 1811”, with the inscription: “On the 14 Germinal year 7 of the French Republic (3 April 1796), in the Bay of Colonia on the coast of Spain, 4-hour long fight of the privateer Mouche, armed with an 8-pounder swivel gun, under Captain Jean Adrian, against a 16-nine ...

7. Jay Leno shares health update after being seen wearing an eye ...

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   Jay Leno took a fall that left him wearing an eye patch. The former talk show host revealed in an interview with TMZ Monday (November 18) that he fell down a hill while walking from his hotel to a ...

8. MythBusters (2007 season) - Wikipedia

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   This myth works under the assumption that the eye covered with the eyepatch is already accustomed to low-light conditions, while the other eye must take time to become accustomed. The MythBusters were sent into a pirate-themed obstacle course (which was dark, and Adam and Jamie had not seen the course in light, let alone the layout) with light ...

9. Why was Aaron Rodgers wearing an eye patch on "The Pat ... - AOL

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