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Did the Celsius temperature scale undergo modifications after Anders's death?
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Yes, the Celsius temperature scale was modified after Anders Celsius's death. Celsius originally used the freezing point of water as 0 degrees and the boiling point of water as 100 degrees, but this was reversed by Jean-Pierre Christin in 1743.
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