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Plant Sciences, Zoology & Evolution / How do flies land on the ceiling??
« on: 16/12/2010 03:51:20 »Quote
Freeze frames, from the high-speed cameras scientists used, proved that flies do not flip, but flop, as they land upon the ceiling. Prior to impact, the fly extends its forward legs over its head, makes contact, and uses the momentum it has gathered in flight to hoist the remainder of its body to the ceiling. Thus, the fly proves to be more of an acrobat, than of a fighter pilot practicing his maneuvers.http://www.coolquiz.com/trivia/explain/docs/flies.asp