212/Historical Note

Historical Note on $212$

$212 \, ^\circ \mathrm F$ is the boiling point of water on the Fahrenheit scale.


Sources

  • 1986: David Wells: Curious and Interesting Numbers ... (previous) ... (next): $212$
  • 1997: David Wells: Curious and Interesting Numbers (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): $212$
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