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How to read a thermometer

Thermometers are calibrated in either degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees Celsius (°C), depending on the custom of the region. Most thermometers have a special mark, usually an arrow, indicating a "normal" temperature of 98.6°F (37°C).

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Last Updated: 02/20/2009