How the Chinese ‘Pee-Pee Boy’ Thermometer Works

  • 4 years ago
This is a pee-pee boy, and it’s used by tea enthusiasts to test whether water is hot enough to brew tea. Some say it’s the oldest thermometer in the world. But how does it work? We look at the science behind it.

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Producer: Jessica Novia
Videographers: Shen Xinzhuo and Hanley Chu
Editor: Joel Roche
Mastering: Victor Peña

Music: Audio Network

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