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Why Elevators Have Mirrors

Summary by Laughing Squid
An uplifting episode of Simple Things – Surprising Histories explains why elevators around the world have built-in mirrors, noting that the idea originated as a way to give riders, who were concerned that elevators were too slow, something to do while traveling between floors. Elevator mirrors are more than just a place to check your appearance; they are a brilliant solution to a psychological problem. While the mirrors addressed this particula…
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Laughing Squid broke the news in on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
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