Temperature Facts

The temperature of a fart at time of creation is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.

So that's how they cheat - a microwaved baseball will fly farther than a frozen baseball.

Earth's temperature increases by approximately 1 degree Fahrenheit for every 60-70 feet of depth on average, though this varies significantly based on location and geology.

-40 degrees Celsius is equal to -40 degrees Fahrenheit.

Gasoline won't freeze until it reaches temperatures between -40°F and -200°F (-40°C to -73°C), making it virtually impossible to freeze under normal Earth conditions.

A lightning bolt generates temperatures five times hotter than those found at the sun's surface!

The average temperature at 40,000 feet above sea level is -60 F.

Some monks can increase their body temperature so much they can dry soaking sheets in a freezing room!

Crocodile babies don't have sex chromosomes; the temperature at which the egg develops determines gender.

Ice worms live inside glaciers and are so sensitive to temperature that exposure above 40°F causes their body enzymes to break down rapidly, killing them within minutes.

Studies show that sleeping in a warmer room makes you more likely to have nightmares, while cooler temperatures promote more restful, dreamless sleep.

Students at MIT developed a wristband that can regulate your “thermal comfort”, which could possibly eliminate the need for central heating and cooling.