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What is 33C in old money?
For those more familiar with Fahrenheit, 33 degrees Celsius is approximately 91.4 degrees Fahrenheit. The UK officially adopted Celsius (or Centigrade) for temperature measurement decades ago, but many still convert to Fahrenheit for comparison. This story's mention of 33C highlights a very hot day by UK standards.
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