Friday, May 26, 2006

Historical scientific trivia

Before they were filled with mercury, what were thermometers filled with (circa 1600's)?

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

I'm pretty sure it was alcohol.

JM

Karl Plesz said...

Ahhhh........ but what kind?

Anonymous said...

Probably red wine. I dont believe there were many choices for colored alcohol back then. :)

Pam agree's with me on this one.

JM

Karl Plesz said...

Well done - in fact it was brandy.