This podcast episode dives into the world of temperature scales, exploring the unique relationship between Fahrenheit and Celsius. It examines the intriguing fact that negative 40 degrees is the only temperature that remains the same in both scales, delving into the concept of one scale "lapping" the other. The episode highlights the simplicity of Celsius over Fahrenheit, with Celsius's freezing and boiling points being easy to remember and the conversion formula straightforward. Additionally, the history of Celsius is discussed, shedding light on its adoption as the metric standard for temperature and its gradual acceptance in various parts of the world, except for the United States.
