Late Effects of Polio: The Medical. A. Polio: The Disease. Poliomyelitis (polio) is a viral illness that begins suddenly with flu-like symptoms of fever, headache, vomiting and/or diarrhea, muscle aching and feeling poorly.. The virus enters the body through the stomach and intestines.
Most crocodiles can sprint at a maximum speed of 6 to 7 miles per hour. The fastest crocodile on record was clocked at 11 miles per hour, during a full gallop. By contrast, top human race-walkers reach speeds of 8 miles per hour without breaking into a full run. Continue Reading.
Cockroaches are fast runners. Anyone whoâs ever tried to chase a cockroach knows this for a fact â cockroaches are racers. They can go up to 3 miles per hour, which is fast considering how tiny they are. Their hind legs are especially built for speed, and can move 27 times per second when it is running fast.