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1. lioeters · 1789670165 · focus · HN ↗

   From the paper, that is: 36.3 ± 2.5°C.

   1. Galilyou · 1789671031 · focus · HN ↗

      Phew! Thank you! I feel for the ungodly fahrenheit again

      1. nmoon · 1789671307 · focus · HN ↗

         Fahrenheit is the superior measure

         1. rf15 · 1789671564 · focus · HN ↗

            counterpoint: it doesn't matter, since you need to learn relevant boiling/freezing temperatures on both scales anyway.

            As a european: F is the only american system that is easy to use and reason with (considering its 0-100 range is spanning the "doable" temp range of too-cold to too-hot), unlike other imperial systems for lengths and whatnot.

            1. t-writescode · 1789680887 · focus · HN ↗

               I would argue feet and inches are pretty good too, since there’s a foot on your body, and a thumb, too, for inches.

               Weight, mass and considerable distances, I’ll grant you, though.

               1. dryrun · 1789748527 · focus · HN ↗

                  let me show you the size difference between my wife's thumb and mine, and let's debate again.

                  1. t-writescode · 1789767252 · focus · HN ↗

                     I feel like you’re intentionally misrepresenting me. I’m obviously talking about number sense, mental visualization, etc.

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