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Temperatures Can Be Confusing
The difference between Fahrenheit and Celsius has led to some confusion and even headaches for travelers. Situations, such as portrayed in this meme, can take on a completely different meaning depending on the unit of measurement.
But why the discrepancy? The Fahrenheit scale was first proposed in the early 18th century by a German physicist living in Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Celsius, or centigrade, as it was originally called, was invented over 50 years later by a Swedish astronomer named Anders Celsius.
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