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What is the *69 phone feature and how does it work?

Ever missed a call and wondered who it was? That’s where *69 comes in—a handy, often overlooked feature on most landlines and some mobile networks. Officially known as “Call Return,” *69 automatically redials the last number that called you, whether you answered or not.

Using it is simple: Just pick up your phone and dial *69. The system will connect and call back the most recent caller within minutes—usually effective for calls received in the past 30 minutes to an hour, depending on your provider. Once you initiate the redial, your number is sent to the recipient’s caller ID, so they’ll know who’s calling back (unless your number is blocked).

This feature was especially popular before caller ID became standard, and it remains useful today in situations where a number doesn’t show up or when you’re dealing with a mysterious missed call. It works on most traditional landlines in the U.S., though availability on mobile networks varies. Some carriers have phased it out in favor of call logs and built-in redial functions in smartphones.

Keep in mind: While *69 is usually free on landlines, some providers may charge a small fee. Mobile users should check with their carrier, as the feature may not be supported or could be replaced by other call-back services.

Though smartphones have made it easier to track incoming calls, *69 still holds value, especially in rural areas or for older phone systems. It’s a quick, no-frills solution that’s been around for decades, proving that sometimes, the simplest tools are the most reliable.

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Why you should think twice before looking in the mirror at 3 AM

There’s a reason so many horror movies feature a character staring into a mirror at 3 AM—because deep down, it feels wrong. It’s not just cheap suspense. Across cultures and centuries, mirrors have carried a mysterious reputation. Some believe they’re more than glass and silver—they’re thresholds. Portals, even. And at 3 AM, when the world is silent and the veil between realms is said to be thinnest, that old superstition feels a little too plausible.

The idea that spirits can slip through reflections isn’t new. Ancient civilizations, from the Romans to the Aztecs, treated mirrors as sacred objects, gateways to other dimensions or tools for divination. Staring too long, especially in the dead of night, might invite something in. Or worse, let something out.

Even if you don’t buy into the supernatural, there’s a psychological edge to it. Your brain at 3 AM is already in a fragile state, half-asleep, hyper-alert, prone to glitches. A flicker in the corner of your eye, a warped reflection in dim light, a sudden jolt of recognition that isn’t you, it’s the perfect recipe for a jumpscare. No ghosts needed.

And let’s be real: waking up in the dark, stumbling to the bathroom, and locking eyes with your own bleary, half-lit reflection can be unsettling enough. At that hour, your mind plays tricks. Shadows move. Silence hums. The ordinary becomes uncanny.

So maybe you don’t believe mirrors are doorways for lost souls. But avoiding one at 3 AM? That’s less about superstition and more about self-preservation. Why risk a heart-pounding moment you’ll never unsee, especially when sleep is already fragile enough?

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What mirrors reveal about our faith

At first glance, mirrors seem like simple, everyday objects—meant only to reflect our appearance. But in the Bible, they carry deeper symbolism. In James 1:23–24, Scripture uses the image of a mirror to illustrate a vital spiritual truth: hearing God’s Word without acting on it is like looking in a mirror and walking away, instantly forgetting what you saw.

This metaphor is striking in its simplicity. Just as a mirror shows us our physical state—whether our hair is messy or our face is smudged, God’s Word reveals our inner condition. It highlights areas of pride, selfishness, or indifference. But knowledge without action changes nothing. The person who listens to Scripture, feels a nudge to forgive, to serve, or to repent, yet does nothing, is no better than someone who checks their reflection and forgets their appearance before reaching the next room.

The mirror isn’t meant for a momentary glance. It’s meant to prompt response. If we see a stain, we clean it. If our appearance needs adjusting, we make it. In the same way, Scripture calls us to respond to what we see in the reflection of God’s truth. Real faith engages, transforms, and acts.

James goes on to say that the one who “looks intently into the perfect law” and perseveres is blessed in what they do (James 1:25). That’s the key, blessing follows action. The mirror isn’t the end goal; it’s the starting point for change. So the next time you pass a mirror, let it be a quiet reminder: are you just glancing at truth, or letting it shape you? Because in the spiritual sense, what matters most isn’t what we see, but what we do after we look away.

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