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Physics

Mirror Image

Quick fact

When you wave your right hand, the mirror image waves its left hand — but if you stand sideways, the mirror image does not swap up and down, only left and right.

Why this is interesting

You've seen your face in a mirror thousands of times, but have you ever wondered why your left hand appears to be on the right side of the reflection?