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 I’m
sure you look into the mirror several times a day. In fact,
we cannot live without mirrors. Today, mirrors are everywhere from
your room to your father’s car. They are helpful in many ways. The
mirror has a long history. But do you know who invented it and when it was
invented?
People started using mirrors a long time ago. The first mirrors used
were natural mirrors such as reflection
in water. The first man-made mirrors were made
out of the volcanic rock obsidian. It
was found in Anatolia - modern day Turkey. Later,
people used various metals such as bronze, copper, and brass to make
mirrors.
 Throughout history, various
types of mirrors have been used in many different cultures simultaneously.
Scientists have found polished stones
The first glass mirror was invented by a German chemist named Justus von
Liebig in 1835. He used a silvering technique to produce the glass mirror.
Back then, mirrors were silvered with tin, mercury, or silver. Today,
aluminum is the main metal used for mirror silvering.
Today, mirrors come in shapes and sizes.
They are used for a variety of reasons. We usually start our days
by looking into the mirror in the bathroom to prepare ourselves for the
day. We also use them often during the day to keep ourselves neat
and tidy.
 Mirrors
are essential for cars, too.
If cars don’t have mirrors, it is impossible to drive. This
is because drivers cannot see other cars coming! Without a doubt, it would
lead to many car accidents. Horrific!
There are many superstitions surrounding
mirrors. For example, many people believe that breaking a mirror causes seven years of bad
luck. To our surprise, this curse goes back thousands
of years ago to the period of ancient Romans! There are
many more interesting superstitions about mirrors. Why don’t you find
them out yourself? |
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