Blue eyes have been around for at least 7,000 years but we still don't know exactly why they evolved. Brad Pitt has them, Paul Newman had them — but when it comes to the human population as a ...

Regardless, viral trends on social media are a fascinating way to look at the undercurrents running through society, and “Man in Finance. Trust fund. 6-5. Blue eyes,” is a perfect example of that.

Research shows people with blue eyes have a single, common ancestor whose eye colour mutated as far back as 10,000 years ago. Express. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express.