Considering the near-magical function mirrors perform, their construction is surprisingly simple. Most household mirrors are made of glass with a thin layer of metal backing (usually aluminum), and ...

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We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Dorie Chevlen While she was writing this guide, Dorie lived in a literal house ...

Choosing a makeup mirror is a bit like choosing a perfume: each mirror compact carries its own personality, meant to complement the person who will tote it around. For the timeless types in your life ...

Kate Adamala had been working on something dangerous. At her synthetic biology lab, Adamala had been taking preliminary steps toward creating a living cell from scratch with one key twist: All the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Many people distinctly remember the Evil Queen in Disney's 1937 film "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," saying, "Mirror, mirror on ...

If there’s one appliance that every kitchen should have, it’s a blender. Perfect for knocking up everything from smoothies and sauces to dips and purees, it’s a multi-talented gadget that makes meal ...

Levitt is a contributor for TIME. Levitt is a contributor for TIME. Few anthologies have captured audiences’ attention quite like Black Mirror. Each episode of creator Charlie Brooker’s series is ...

Though not always actively thought of as such, mirrors are some of the most important components of a car. Side mirrors and the center rear view mirror — the longtime home of the weird theory-spawning ...

A good mirror is only as effective as the lighting that surrounds it. That’s why having a lighted mirror is such a key part of acing your hair care or makeup routine. Sure, you can always adjust the ...

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