Wafep boils, af different f the city of Mexico, at 2Oodeg. i and in the Himalayas, at an elevation of lß,oooft. above the level of the sea, at lßodeg. These differences are caused by the varying pressure of the atmosphere at these points. In London, the whole weight of the air has to be overcome. In Mexico, 7000 ft above the sea, there are 7000 ft less of atmosphere to be resisted, consequently less heat is required, and boiling takes place at a lower temperature. with two students, to make 1 a'-' trip round the world. It will contain two might call your palmy days, I suppose,"
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King Country Chronicle, Volume II, Issue 63, 3 January 1908, Page 2
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107Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 King Country Chronicle, Volume II, Issue 63, 3 January 1908, Page 2
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