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Re: Pure white



I'm reminded of a wonderful illusion which seems to be less
well-known than the Moon illusion. If you go out on a heavily
overcast day when there is a lot of fresh snow on the ground
you may ask yourself the question "Why is the snow brighter
than the sky, which is clearly gray?"

Leigh