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60 Minutes May 16, 2026 20s

The mind-boggling feats of hummingbirds #shorts

Summary

This transcript discusses the unique flying capabilities of a specific bird species, highlighting their extraordinary ability to fly in multiple directions including forward, up, down, and backwards. The text emphasizes the remarkable wing movement speed of these birds, suggesting they can flap their wings around 80 times per second, a rate that is difficult for humans to comprehend. The key takeaway is the astonishing and seemingly impossible aerial maneuverability of these birds, which challenges typical understanding of avian flight.

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