QUESTION: Why does a car's passenger-side mirror show objects to be farther away than they are, while the driver's side has a "regular" mirror? ANSWER: Good question, Margaret. Your passenger-side ...

The disclaimer “Objects in mirror are closer than they appear” is featured on passenger-side mirrors of vehicles manufactured in the United States, Canada, India, Korea, and Australia. These mirrors ...

Earlier today, we got a simple but interesting question emailed to us from a guy named Rich: "Anyone ever notice that on the new Jeep Cherokees, the reflection that you see on the back panel is upside ...

The passenger-side mirror of every modern car in America bears the same warning: “Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.” Ever wondered why? It’s no design fault; it’s actually a safety ...

Dear S.A.: The history of this mirror — or “looking glass” as it would have been called when it was first introduced — starts in the very, very late 18th century or early 19th century. Most references ...

Funhouse mirrors help us learn about light and reflection. Mirrors are used for more than checking your face in the morning. Scientists have lots of uses for mirrors. Find out more about the different ...