Sometimes you just want the stats. No story telling, no animation, just some interesting bits of information. Thats what Wired Magazine treats its readers to in the Infoporn section every month. This months version feels downright dedicated to us with everything from the maximum time left for the planet to the shortest possible measure in time. Below are just a few gems so feel free to buy this months issue for more.
· The Stop whining it could be worse stat The minimum possible temperature is 459.67 degrees Fahrenheit. Apparently heat is a function of molecular motion, which stops at absolute zero.
· The Hang on to your hat stat The maximum wind speed for an earth hurricane is 210 miles per hour. There is a max on this because a storm can only acquire so much energy from the sea.
· The Youre simply not in good enough shape for this stat The maximum height of a mountain on earth is 21.7 miles. Since we shouldnt let Wired do all our work for us, the highest mountain on record is Everest at only 29,035 feet.
· The Just plain cool to know stat the maximum height for a tree on earth is 427 feet. This is because gravity overcomes surface tension in the plants circulatory system.
