What was (ironically) invented in Gdansk, Poland?

Daniel Fahrenheit House in Gdański, Poland.

Any guesses on what was invented at this house in Gdańsk, Poland? I’ll give you one clue…Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit lived here.

Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit was a physicist, inventor, and scientific instrument maker, born in Poland to a family of German extraction. Fahrenheit invented thermometers accurate and consistent enough to allow the comparison of temperature measurements between different observers using different instruments.Fahrenheit is also credited with inventing mercury-in-glass thermometers more accurate and superior to spirit-filled thermometers at the time. The popularity of his thermometers led to the widespread adoption of his Fahrenheit scale attached to his instruments.

These fun facts are nerdy, ironic AND true. 😎 Stay tuned for more random facts that might help you at trivia night! Image shot on iPhone 15.