Encoded Trivia #157
Measurements & conversionsPuzzle #157 — Measurements & conversions
180 D B F and B (F)
8-word answer
Hint: Last word of the 8-word answer is Fahrenheit)
The answer is:
180 Degrees Between Freezing and Boiling (Fahrenheit)
About This Answer
The Fahrenheit scale spans 180 degrees between water's freezing (32°F) and boiling (212°F) points. According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, this range derives from Fahrenheit's original scale design. The Smithsonian Institution documents how 180 degrees relates to geometric angles. Scientists note that while less intuitive than Celsius, Fahrenheit provides finer temperature gradations. The 180-degree range remains standard in American temperature measurement.