Nothing says 'I respect science' like panic-buying a cardboard frame because the sun looked a little weird for a minute.
Eclipse chasers panic-buy glasses as stocks run dry
As the solar eclipse approaches, enthusiasts are scrambling to buy ISO-certified glasses, with stocks running low at retailers. The surge in demand has left many without proper eye protection, risking eye damage during the celestial event. Experts urge the public to use safe viewing methods.
Source: Eclipse chasers panic-buy glasses as stocks run dry — BBC
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