A hummingbird can beat its wings at 50 beats per second, which is so fast that it looks like a buzzing blur in the air. Hummingbirds are also able to zoom up to a flower at 40 kilometres per hour (24 miles per hour) and stop in an instant.
Prunes and other goodies
Prunes and other goodies Scientists at Tufts University in Boston have come
up with a test to measure the antioxidant properties of fruits and
vegetable. Antioxidants have been shown to have health benefits and
may help to defend against cancer and heart disease. Prunes were
found to have the highest level of antioxidants, with raisins,
blueberries, blackberries, kale, strawberries and spinach
following. 6 MARCH 1999
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