: Words like MOM , WOW , and TIT can be read normally in a mirror because their letters are vertically symmetrical. Folklore and Urban Legends
: Many cultures, including Victorian English and Jewish traditions, have practices of covering mirrors after a death to prevent the deceased's soul from becoming trapped or haunting the living. Mirror Mysteries
: Because of this reversal, text appears backward. However, some letters are symmetrical (A, H, I, M, O, T, U, V, W, X, Y) and look the same in a reflection. : Words like MOM , WOW , and
The most common "mystery" is why mirrors flip things horizontally but not vertically (your head is still at the top, but your ring is on the "wrong" hand). However, some letters are symmetrical (A, H, I,
: A famous urban legend where chanting a name into a dark mirror is said to summon a vengeful spirit.