Two objects. Same room. Two different temperatures?

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How can two objects have the same temperature but feel like they have different temperatures? Veritasium explores this phenomenon.  


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To learn more about temperature and how thermometers work, check out the following resources: 
Definition of Temperature


Temperature and thermometers


Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit


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