What does black grease under the eyes actually do for football players?
In: Chemistry
* Bright sun-light can reflect off the skin on their face and into their eyes.
* The eye black absorbs most of that light making it easier for the players to see.
* This might not seem like a big deal to the average person, but when you job is to look up into the sky and track a football, you need every bit of help you can get.
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