Monocle Hall of Fame and Museum, Rochester, New York.
| Inductee | Monocle Fact |
| Alfred, Lord Tennyson | Could not see to eat without one |
| The Penguin | Held in place by beak-like nose |
| Muhammad Ali Jinnah | Sometimes popped out during fiery speeches to Muslim League |
| Wilkins Micawber | Termed it a "quizzing glass" |
| Gen. Erich Ludendorff | Employed to study map, plot retreat route after disastrous defeat at the second Battle of the Marne |
| Col. Klink | Per Werner Klemperer, held in place with spirit gum |
| Col. Mustard | Added to character's costume for 1972 U.S. edition of Clue board game |
| Mr. Peanut | First recorded instance of corrective lens worn by a nut |
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I've always wondered why monocles aren't sported by more people who have eye-patches. You'd think it'd be the more sensible AND fashionable solution, than wearing glasses over an eye-patch.
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