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Why do Americans use Fahrenheit? - Big Questions - (Ep. 37)
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Jack posted on 2015/07/19Ever wondered why the US sticks with Fahrenheit when most of the world uses Celsius? This fun explainer from Mental Floss dives into the cultural and historical reasons behind this measurement mystery! You'll pick up some great vocabulary related to science and cultural norms while learning something totally new.
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scale
US /skel/
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UK /skeɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Size, level, or amount when compared
- Small hard plates that cover the body of fish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change the size of but keep the proportions
- To climb something large (e.g. a mountain)
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US /dɪˈvɛləp/
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UK /dɪ'veləp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To explain something in steps and in detail
- To create or think of something
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US /klem/
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UK /kleɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- To say that something is true, often without proof.
- A statement that something is true.
- Transitive Verb
- To demand or ask for something that you believe is rightfully yours.
- To take or cause the loss of (e.g., a life, property).
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