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  2. Storm glass - Wikipedia

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    In 1859, violent storms struck the British Isles. In response, the British Crown distributed storm glasses, then known as "FitzRoy's storm barometers," to many small fishing communities around the British Isles for consultation by ships in port before setting sail.

  3. Barometer World - Wikipedia

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    Barometer World was the world's only barometer museum, and was located in the village of Merton, near Great Torrington, Devon, England. [1] Barometer World makes, sells and restores barometers of a variety of types. It was established in 1979 by Philip Collins. In March 2022, Barometer World closed its museum and premises in Merton, Devon.

  4. Stevenson screen - Wikipedia

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    It forms part of a standard weather station and holds instruments that may include thermometers (ordinary, maximum/minimum), a hygrometer, a psychrometer, a dewcell, a barometer, and a thermograph. Stevenson screens may also be known as a cotton region shelter, an instrument shelter, a thermometer shelter, a thermoscreen, or a thermometer screen.

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  6. Packers CB Jaire Alexander has surgery on right knee, will ...

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    Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander underwent surgery on his injured right knee and will miss the rest of the season, head coach Matt LaFleur announced on Wednesday. The Packers still ...

  7. Robert FitzRoy - Wikipedia

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    He directed the design and distribution of a type of barometer which, on his recommendation, was fixed at every port to be available to crews for consultation before setting out to sea. Stone housings for such barometers are still visible at many fishing harbours. [15] The invention of several different types of barometers was attributed to him.