Friday, May 26, 2006

Historical scientific trivia

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

4 comments:

  1. Anonymous6:41 PM

    I'm pretty sure it was alcohol.

    JM

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

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  3. Anonymous8:28 AM

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

    Pam agree's with me on this one.

    JM

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  4. Well done - in fact it was brandy.

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