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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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[โ€“] [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?

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 7 hours ago

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