Encoded Trivia #156
Measurements & conversionsPuzzle #156 — Measurements & conversions
100 D B F and B (C)
8-word answer
Hint: Last word of the 8-word answer is Celsius)
The answer is:
100 Degrees Between Freezing and Boiling (Celsius)
About This Answer
The Celsius scale spans exactly 100 degrees between water's freezing (0°C) and boiling (100°C) points. According to the International Bureau of Weights and Measures, Anders Celsius designed this convenient centesimal scale. The Smithsonian Institution documents how the 100-degree range simplified scientific calculations. Meteorologists use this scale for most international temperature reporting. The 100-degree span represents one of the metric system's most intuitive measurements.