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Rats learned to drive

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Mistletoe ◴[] No.42180094[source]
Maybe it is hard coded in sentient beings to enjoy moving at speed with very little energy expenditure. To quote C.S. Lewis in the The Last Battle-

“If one could run without getting tired, I don’t think one would often want to do anytrung else?”

As a runner, I agree. :)

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1. gyomu ◴[] No.42180169[source]
Birds who can soar for hours on end with thermals won evolution as far as I’m concerned (they have befriended the spirals)
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2. danparsonson ◴[] No.42181089[source]
I've seen frigate birds taking off at sunset, flying around a bit and then going back to their nests - pretty sure they were just enjoying the experience :-)