Mirrors
Mike Williams explores the science and history behind the mirror and hears about the myths and mysteries of this everyday object.
Each day billions of us look into a mirror without giving it a second thought but do we really understand what we鈥檙e seeing?This week, Mike Williams explores the science and history behind the mirror and hears about the myths and mysteries of this everyday object.
(Image of customers seen in a mirror as they shop for goods. AFP PHOTO. Credit to Louisa Gouliamaki - Getty Images)
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- Sat 26 Jan 2013 04:32GMT麻豆社 World Service Online
- Mon 28 Jan 2013 00:32GMT麻豆社 World Service Online
- Mon 28 Jan 2013 11:32GMT麻豆社 World Service Online
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