#v-formation

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Wild geese migration

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V-Formation: Don's Daiquiri

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We are not in balance. Not in agreement as migrating birds are. Late and overtaken, we hurriedly try to catch the wind and fall into a random swamp.

Rainer Maria Rilke, quoted in Kelly Witchen’s essay “Shameless Reliance over Solitary Perseverance.”

[whatthefauna]

Flying in V-formation saves energy

Ever wonder why birds fly in a V-formation? Turns out it is more aerodynamically efficient! Birds in the back get more lift from the ones in front, especially when they suitably time the flapping of their wings.

Watch this video to learn more. It’s well worth the 6 minutes.

Image credit: Markus Unsöld

[howstuffworks]

Why Do Geese Fly in a 'V' Formation? - Don't Be Dumb

Have you ever pointed in terror at the sky when geese fly overhead and simultaneously wondered why they form a V? Doctor Josh has your answers in this episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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Did you know that:

Vanadium pentoxide is used as a catalyst for the commercial production of concentrated sulfuric acid, as well as in the manufacture of ceramics.

Each bird in the "V" flies slightly above the bird in front of them, resulting in a reduction of wind resistance, which is a great way to both conserve and optimize energy.

Mauna Loa in Hawaii is believed to be the largest volcano on earth. It rises 13,000 feet. (3,960 m) above sea level and about 29,000 feet (8,840 m) above the seabed.

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