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The Pigeon Paradox: How Our Feathered Friends Outpace the Internet in Rural America

By December 29, 2023February 12th, 2024Daily Wisdom1 min read

In the charming world of rural connectivity, a surprising competitor takes flight against slow upload speeds: the humble carrier pigeon. Janice Kai Chen of The Washington Post dives into an intriguing analysis, comparing the speed of carrier pigeons to internet upload speeds in certain rural areas. Who would have thought that in our age of digital advancement, a bird could outpace technology?

Three Key Takeaways:

  1. Carrier pigeons average 40 mph, outstripping some rural internet speeds.
  2. Pigeons have been known to travel as fast as 110 mph over distances up to 1,000 miles.
  3. For large data transfers in rural areas, pigeons can be a faster alternative to internet uploads.

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Misty Guard

Misty Guard is a policy wonk, bibliophile, gastronome, musicophile, techie nerd and lover of scotch. She lives her life in the spirit of E.B. White's famous quote: "I get up every morning determined by both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult." Misty believes that diversity of people, knowledge, and ideas is what makes the world work. Her blog reflects her endless curiosity, insatiable enjoyment of knowledge, and her willingness to share her wisdom.

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