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1. Math nerd here, nitpicking

Reply to kozar (Original post)

Thu Jun 6, 2024, 08:49 PM

Jun 2024

Ratios don’t make sense on a scale without a natural zero. Zero in Fahrenheit or Celsius is arbitrary. 120 is not 2/3 of the way to 180 (simmering). If it was, it should be true on any scale. 120F is about 49 C and 180F is about 82C. 120 inches or pounds or dollars is 2/3 of the way to 180 inches or pounds or dollars because there is a natural zero in those units.

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Old guy Advice, version for MAGAs [View all] kozar Jun 2024 OP

Math nerd here, nitpicking central scrutinizer Jun 2024 #1

And yet you posted. kozar Jun 2024 #2

You said it Wifes husband Jun 2024 #4

He doesnt want to pay for an air conditioned auditorium, i guess. Karadeniz Jun 2024 #3