Before Mercury, What Was Used To Fill Thermometers?

Before mercury, what was used to fill thermometers?  Was it Hawaiian Punch, well no silly.

Long before mercury filled thermometers, brandy was used to tell the temperature.

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97% of US bills contain traces of cocaine.

The only bird that can swim and not fly is a penguin.

At birth, a Dalmatian is always pure white.

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George Washington loved to play marbles.

The first bike was called a hobbyhorse.

A gozzard is a person who owns geese.

Winston Churchill was born in a women's restroom during a dance.

[Via:  Internet/Snopes]