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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’re 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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Mon 28 Jan 201311:32GMT
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