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Airlines always dim the cabin lights during a night takeoff, but it has nothing to do with power. Why do they do it?

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Airlines always dim the cabin lights during a night takeoff, but it has nothing to do with power. Why do they do it?

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Airlines always dim the cabin lights during a night takeoff, but it has nothing to do with power. Why do they do it?
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