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They should add a little sticker that certifies that the humidifier supports water conservation, but in the sense of energy conservation or momentum conservation.

https://explainxkcd.com/3044/

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

Ok Mr Snarky pants...

Where do you think it goes?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 21 hours ago (2 children)

Into the air. Which results in the air having more water in it, ie. more humidity.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 19 hours ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

If there's no puddle forming around the humidifier, doesn't that mean all the water is dissolved in the air? Where else could it go?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 hours ago

The steam condenses into vapour when it comes into contact with the ceiling, walls, and windows.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 19 hours ago

For a cowboy from a place with no atmosphere you understand atmosphere pretty well... sus...