The episode of "Mythbusters" cited in the textbook demonstrated that dark adaptation was the reason why
A) poker players wear sunglasses.
B) pirates wore eyepatches.
C) cardinals have good night vision.
D) giants have poor night vision.

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The episode of "Mythbusters" demonstrated that pirates wore eyepatches in order to preserve their night vision in one eye, while the other eye adapted to the dark below deck. This allowed them to quickly switch between the two environments without losing their ability to see in low light.

The Episode of "Mythbusters" Cited in the Textbook Demonstrated That