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Log In Why are there MIRRORS in elevators? (5 min read) tl;drThe purpose of mirrors in elevators is functional, but it’s psychological rather than mechanical. Back in the early 1900s, elevators were slow, and people constantly complained. Instead of spending loads of money on faster elevators, someone had a clever idea: install mirrors to distract people. This …

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