A magnifying glass contains a lens that’s made into a convex shape in order to better see small objects. Magnifying glasses have plenty of uses, from making it easier to read a book to examining ...

Movies and stories from the early 20th century sometimes show an elegant lady or gentleman using a magnifying glass to read a letter. Generically, a magnifying glass makes very small things appear ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. A magnifying glass may conjure up visions of a Victorian ...