Galileo Galilei was the first to invent the thermometer formerly known as thermoscope in 1592.
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Galileo Galilei is often credited with inventing the thermometer in 1592. He used a glass tube filled with liquid to measure temperature changes.
In 1592, the theatres in London were closed due to the outbreak of the plague, which forced many actors, including Shakespeare, to halt their performances. This event significantly impacted the theatrical scene and led to a period of uncertainty for the industry.
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