Flies Have Constant Escape Plan

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Flies Have Constant Escape Plan

September 3, 2008 | ISSUE 44•36

Researchers have found that flies are hard to swat because they are able to calculate an escape route within milliseconds of spotting a threat. What do you think?

That's why I always become friends with the fly. Then they never see it coming.

Andie Pompillio
Gate Clerk
Sometimes I feel like I hear their tiny little laughter. Did the researchers say anything about that?

Arik Svedman
Systems Analyst
I wish I had that. Instead, I always get punched in the back of the head while I'm trying to run away.

Milt Carey
Recycling Yard Worker

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