Why does a mirror need glass?

Angelz5 ∙

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∙ 17y ago

Updated: 8/16/2019

it doesn't. Any smooth, shinny surface will do.

BUT

the technology of glass mirrors is good, cheap, fast, and durable.

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∙ 17y ago

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