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browneyes
Scientific Name: Camissonia claviformis ssp. integrior
Family: Onagraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
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The Science and Culture of Brown Eyes
This page explores the science behind brown eyes, cultural perceptions, and interesting facts surrounding this common trait.
What Makes Eyes Brown?
- Brown eyes appear brown due to the presence of melanin, the same pigment responsible for skin tanning.
- They are organs that detect light and possess brown-pigmented irides.
- Dark brown eyes are sometimes perceived as black eyes.
Cultural Significance and Perceptions
- Brown eyes are sometimes associated with a trustworthy and stable character, and being "down-to-earth".
- There can be cultural biases related to eye color, with some expressing a desire for blue eyes instead of brown.
- However, brown eyes are also widely appreciated for their beauty and versatility in makeup.
Interesting Trivia
- Scholarships exist based on eye color, including brown eyes.
- A laser procedure is being developed to turn brown eyes blue, although its safety is debated.
Brown Eyes in Music and Popular Culture
- "Brown Eyes" is the title of songs by Destiny's Child and Lady Gaga.
- "Pretty Brown Eyes" is a song by Cody Simpson.
- Brown Eyes (Korean: 브라운아이즈) is the name of a South Korean male duo.
- The hashtag '#browneyes' is popular on Instagram.
- The 1936 film "Big Brown Eyes" featured Cary Grant.