From the trenches

"So, do I convert from Fahrenheit to Celsius? Dude, I don't even know how to spell Fahrenheit in English."

That's because it's a German word, sweetie.

"Yeah, but I still don't know how to spell it in English."

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I think my student understood why I had my head down on the desk, shoulders shaking in nearly silent laughter.

Ah, the joys of teaching - they are many and simple.