Why is it called 'after dark' when it really is 'after light'?

@roxy_stp (913)
Romania
December 2, 2006 2:38pm CST
???
3 responses
@phobos_04 (543)
• Romania
3 Dec 06
cuz light comes after dark :D
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• India
3 Dec 06
Light comes after dark. That's why it's called after dark. After light, dark has no place to live in. Light always got an upper hand.
@jaginfo2006 (1757)
• India
2 Dec 06
well no idea
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