Two Temperatures
An attorney in North Carolina About a week ago Published an article in the Wall Street Journal About a subject we all know He discusses the two sets of temperatures That we hear every day One is the actual thermometer reading The other one brings wind chill into play He refers to the thermometer reading By the name of “Actual” “Apparent” he calls the wind chill set It’s his preference, though less factual He questions the need for two temperatures And submits a case for only one He says there is no need for “Actual” Its usefulness is done In true “enlightened” fashion he argues “Apparent” is the only one that’s real He says the “Actual” temperature is less important Than the way it makes us feel Even in lab experiments Where “Actual” temperature may be key He recommends they use “Apparent” Though he admits scientists disagree He knows his idea will not advance Until the scientists take his side Bu...