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Denverbillsfan
October 26th, 2003, 7:32:46 PM
I was just looking out my bedroom window and I can see downtown Denver. All the lights seem to be flickering and have always wondered why this happens. Is this just an optical illusion or what? Does anyone know why this happens?
YardRat
October 26th, 2003, 7:49:07 PM
All the city-folk get together shortly after sundown and simultaneously flick their light switches on-and-off just to keep you people in the suburbs guessing.

I think it's a tradition.
Denverbillsfan
October 26th, 2003, 7:53:24 PM
I never really realized how funny you really aren't. lol

It's just one of life's mysteries I suppose.
YardRat
October 26th, 2003, 8:18:52 PM
Sorry - I couldn't resist :D
NJBillsFan
November 4th, 2003, 6:47:26 PM
same reason why stars twinkle. its an orginal source of light that is traveling through space. space is filled with particles that intrupt the straight path that light takes. so over a distance, the light seems to flicker because of this. you do not get this same result with the moon because it is only reflected light.
MR. GIBBERISH
November 18th, 2003, 2:04:52 PM
Originally posted by Denverbillsfan
I was just looking out my bedroom window and I can see downtown Denver. All the lights seem to be flickering and have always wondered why this happens. Is this just an optical illusion or what? Does anyone know why this happens?
I don't know, is haliburton responsible for the development of a power grid in denver? :D
YardRat
November 18th, 2003, 5:11:53 PM
Originally posted by NJBillsFan
same reason why stars twinkle. its an orginal source of light that is traveling through space. space is filled with particles that intrupt the straight path that light takes. so over a distance, the light seems to flicker because of this. you do not get this same result with the moon because it is only reflected light.

I still like my explanation better :)
StraightJ
November 18th, 2003, 7:02:14 PM
Denver, I am going to need to check this out to see if I notice it. I just need to make sure I am sober first.
J
StraightJ
November 18th, 2003, 7:26:16 PM
The title of the thread made me think of Art Bell. Denver, you can check him out(well, his successor) at 10 or 11pm on AM630 KHOW.
J
Denverbillsfan
November 19th, 2003, 11:22:44 AM
I would but I work part time at UPS and start work at 3:30am and bedtime is around 8pm. It sucks, but I get free medical insurance.
Denverbillsfan
November 19th, 2003, 11:24:14 AM
Originally posted by YardRat
I still like my explanation better :)

I knew you would.