When Is Knowing How to Use a Thermometer Crucial?

[tribdog]

I am not getting any closer to heaven this way. someone needs to stop me before I talk next time

 

[Astronuc]

The SW Flight 1248 was landing on runway 4R (6446 ft / 1965 m), which is not a long runway, after circling the airport for about 30-35 minutes. Possibly the aircraft landed long on the runway, and ran out of runway. It would be interesting to learn how long (or even if) the pilot used reverse thrust.

Visibility was poor, and the temperature was about 26°F (-3°C).

Anybody following the story might find this useful.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midway_Airport
http://www.ohare.com/cnrc/midway/airport_layout_diagram_gifpage.shtm


For anyone venturing outside in the winter, it would be very important to know about the temperature, and dress accordingly. Either must must read a thermometer or one must receive the information from someone who does.

If one has a hot liquid and on has to pick up the container, then perhaps it would be advisable to know what temperature it is, especially if one is planning to pick up the container with one's bare hands.

If one is serving a hot beverage, then perhaps it is also wise to know at what temperature the liquid is before serving.

Water above about 120°F (49°C) is considered hot with regard to contact. Water boils at 212°F (100 °C), which is usually the temperature at which one makes tea.