So what’s so special and unique about hazel eyes after all? If you’re interested to learn every little detail about them, read today’s list of 25 Surprising Facts About Hazel Eyes that follows and get enlightened. For Caucasian people it’s a little different though. A baby of European origin can be born with blue eyes that can later turn different colors, including hazel. Here’s one (probably the only) clear disadvantage people with hazel eyes have compared to those with brown or even blue eyes.