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... fact , he does neither . He flies close to the ceiling in a normal position , then reaches up and back over his head with his front feet till they touch the ceiling , whereupon he somer- saults over into position . The incredible ...
... fact , he does neither . He flies close to the ceiling in a normal position , then reaches up and back over his head with his front feet till they touch the ceiling , whereupon he somer- saults over into position . The incredible ...
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... to discover that the fly is unbe- lievably more sensitive than you . In fact , a starving fly is ten million times more sensitive . You console yourself with the thought that he may be less versatile , less of a gourmet , than you 25.
... to discover that the fly is unbe- lievably more sensitive than you . In fact , a starving fly is ten million times more sensitive . You console yourself with the thought that he may be less versatile , less of a gourmet , than you 25.
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... fact that flies react differently to different odors , the truth remains that flies accept materials that taste sweet to us and reject those that taste salt , sour , or bitter to us . This fact , too , can be demonstrated with the ...
... fact that flies react differently to different odors , the truth remains that flies accept materials that taste sweet to us and reject those that taste salt , sour , or bitter to us . This fact , too , can be demonstrated with the ...
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