Professor Broccoli's Classroom of Clouds

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Professor Broccoli stood at the front of his classroom, his green florets bouncing with excitement as he wrote on the board. His best friend Bob, a cheerful green pea, sat perched on his shoulder like always. They did everything together - teaching, exploring, even sharing lunch in the teachers' lounge where no other teachers ever seemed to sit. "Good morning, my wonderful students!" Professor Broccoli called out, his leafy arms spreading wide. The children giggled as Bob rolled down his arm and landed with a tiny bounce on the desk. As Professor Broccoli turned to face the class, something caught his eye. The classroom windows were covered in a mysterious fog, making it impossible to see outside. Tiny droplets sparkled like diamonds on the glass. "How curious!" he exclaimed, his voice full of wonder.

Bob rolled closer to the window, leaving a tiny trail on the desk. "Professor, why can't we see outside anymore? The windows were clear just an hour ago!" The students leaned forward in their seats, suddenly interested. Sarah, a bright-eyed girl in the front row, raised her hand. "Maybe someone painted them white?" "An interesting hypothesis!" Professor Broccoli said, his florets wiggling with delight. He loved when his students asked questions - it made him feel less alone in his love for learning. "But let me ask you all something. Have any of you ever breathed on a mirror? What happens?" Several hands shot up. "It gets foggy!" called out Marcus from the back. "Exactly!" Bob bounced excitedly. "So our classroom windows are foggy too. But why? What's making them fog up like a mirror?"