Today we look at the story of a boy who supposedly has cat-like eyes which allow him to see in the dark. History Back in 2009, a video was posted online by Chinese CCTV which showed a boy named Nong Yousui with bright blue eyes that allegedly illuminated green when exposed to light. It was also asserted that the boy possessed night vision which allowed him to read in total darkness. Although the video initially received little interest, in 2012 it was discovered and re-circulated by YouTube channels which brought more attention to the story. It went viral online at the time and often resurfaces as it is posted by internet “fact” pages. You can see the full 2009 report below: Experts Remain Skeptical Despite the claims, experts remain skeptical that the boy has true night vision. Night vision in nocturnal animals is due to a thin reflective membrane made of zinc called the tapetum lucidum in front of their retinas. This layer intensifies and reflects any incoming light which results in the ability to see in the dark. The layer is also what causes the eyes of such animals to appear to glow when light strikes them. However, as one can [...]
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