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Minute Physics host Henry Reich explains the three temperature scales in this quick video:
So there you have it!
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Regular readers of Plugged In will recall that I have previously appealed for the use of SI/metric units in the U.S., to much grumbling from friends, family, and the internet. Instead of repeating that here, I will just continue my covert metrification campaign. Muwahahaha.