How to tell a real mirror from a two-way mirror

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Occam Arkitect
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How to tell a real mirror from a two-way mirror

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I got an email about this one, I'll post it or forward it if someone wants it.

A two-way mirror is something we see in investigation rooms, you know, the cops on the other side, watching a suspect over the other side. Well, turns out it is being used as a common tool for peeping! Restrooms, changing booths,etc. Be careful!

Point and lean the tip of your finger on the mirror. If you can see the tip, then it's a real mirror, if not, and there's no space between the reflection and your finger, it's a two-way mirror!

Share it to your family or friends. I have some people I wanna protect from scum, thought I'd share this.
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Re: How to tell a real mirror from a two-way mirror

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Hmm, I'll have to try this next time I'm at Boscov's or one of those stores.
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Re: How to tell a real mirror from a two-way mirror

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What is this? Too bad I don't understand
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Re: How to tell a real mirror from a two-way mirror

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Just so you know...

http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/mirror.asp

The gist of it is:
-If you can see a wall behind the mirror, chances are it isn't a two-way. A two-way mirror would be more part of the wall itself.
-The fingernail test is not the best test in determining if a mirror is two-way. It's more effective to peek into the mirror and use your hands to shade your eyes from the light around you.

I'm not saying there aren't creeps who do it, because I honestly have no idea if they do, or how many and how often. But the chances of finding a two-way mirror in the dressing room just don't seem very high.

Edit: Necropost, wtf
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