In rankings of the ten most-searched places on Google Maps in 2014, national landmarks like the Grand Canyon are completely shut out in favor of popular retail locations like Walmart and Starbucks.
1. Spine-tailed swift: 106 mph. The Spine-tailed Swift or White-throated Needletail (Hirundapus caudacutus), is the fastest flying bird in the world. They can fly at the speed of 170 km/h (105 mph). These birds characterized with its very short legs and spend most of their lives in the air.
Found worldwide, peregrine falcons are efficient hunting machines, and among the fastest creatures on Earth. They can reach speeds of 200 miles per hour when on the trail of another bird â and theyâre large enough to prey on rooks, magpies, hooded crows and jackdaws.