Smithsonian notes that Leonardo da Vinci, who was left-handed, used mirror writing in his notes and sketches, with the writing running in the opposite direction and letters reversed.

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The Smithsonian notes that Leonardo, who was left-handed, wrote much of his notes in mirror script — right to left, readable in a mirror — perhaps out of habit, privacy or both.

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Smithsonian, solak olan Leonardo da Vinci'nin notlarında ve eskizlerinde ayna yazısı kullandığını; yazının ters yönde ilerlediğini ve harflerin çevrildiğini belirtir.
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Smithsonian, solak olan Leonardo'nun notlarının çoğunu ayna yazısıyla — sağdan sola, aynada okunur biçimde — yazdığını belirtir; belki alışkanlıktan, belki gizlilik için, belki ikisinden de.

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Background reading: Leonardo da VinciAttribution and context are revised when stronger evidence appears. Corrections are welcome through the editorial page.
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