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Everyone has a mirror these days - it's almost impossible to imagine a modern person who doesn't know how they look.
Meanwhile, mirrors haven't always been around, and they are full of unusual and curious facts about them.
Let's find out more about mirrors.
Did you know there's a mirror on the moon? Astronauts placed it there during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969.
It reflects laser beams sent from Earth, helping scientists measure the distance to the moon very precisely.
Ever heard of mirror superstitions? Some people believe that breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck.
Others think mirrors can trap spirits. But don't worry, it's just stories; mirrors don't have magical powers.
The earliest mirrors were not made of glass. People used polished metal, like bronze or silver, to see their reflections.
Imagine checking your hairstyle in a shiny piece of metal!
In movies, when you see actors in a mirror, it's not a real reflection.
They use special mirrors called one-way or two-way mirrors to get the shot just right. Movie magic at its best!
Mirrors can absorb sound! If you have a lot of mirrors in a room, it can make the space quieter.
That's because mirrors can help dampen sound waves.
The world's largest mirror is not in your bathroom but in Bolivia.
It's the Salar de Uyuni, a massive salt flat that turns into a giant mirror during the rainy season.
It reflects the sky, making it look like the world's largest mirror.
Some mirrors today can do more than show your reflection.
There are "smart mirrors" that can display the weather, news, or even your fitness stats while you get ready in the morning.
Mirrors are getting tech-savvy!