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Faulty Origin of 98.6°F
- Philip Macoviak studied the original Wunderlich thermometer and found it faulty and more complex than modern devices.
- Wunderlich measured armpit temperatures which differ significantly from today's oral or rectal methods.
Body Temperature Is Highly Variable
- Normal body temperature varies widely among individuals and fluctuates throughout the day.
- An elevated temperature isn’t always a sign of illness, as exercise and ovulation naturally increase it.
Medicine's Trial and Error History
- Historically, medicine evolved through trial and error without strong empirical evidence.
- Past practices like lobotomies and bloodletting were once accepted despite lack of solid proof.