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The name on the window

posted 8 years ago by wilcinema
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How did it disappear just like that?

[–] jd-276 8 years ago

Because the train went into a tunnel. There was no backlight.

[–] Rex16 8 years ago

I suppose the change in temperature when they headed inside the tunnel caused the condensation to disappear? I'm not a physicist so 

[–] jd-276 8 years ago

No, it's because the tunnel was dark and the writing was no longer backlit.

[–] AssetsonFire 8 years ago

Apparently Iris wasn't the brightest bulb in the chandelier.

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[–] bazt-93964 8 years ago

What are these people talking about. The name disappeared when the train came out if the tunnel. Idiots.

[–] jls8972 8 years ago

You call them "idiots" but don't seem bright yourself and don't give no answer: "The name disappeared when the train came out if the tunnel. " so what? and I suppose you meant "of" the tunnel not "if".
Why the name should have disappeared?
I think the best explanation is Rex 16's one, even if condensation should not have affected letters drawn on a dusty inside glass that much.

jls