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Why is the sky blue?
The internet’s default answer to “why is the sky blue?” is “Rayleigh scattering”. And that’s not wrong, but it’s also not very useful.
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | Why is the sky blue? by udit99 | 813 | 270 |
