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From the Vault: The Invention of the Mirror, Part 1

Stuff To Blow Your Mind

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Mirrors Make Us See Virtual Objects That Exist in a Virtual World

If you ever encounter a mirror in a video game, first of all, there's a very good chance that the mirror does not worki know that it's just kind of a weird, flat surface. And if you encounter a working mirror in avideo game, it's essentially a the programeer showing off to a certain extent. So yes, that means if you can see their face, they can see your face. This is one of the reasons why, throughout history, people have been fascinated by mirrors.

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