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The Common Swift Is the Record Holder for Longest Uninterrupted Flight. It can stay in the air for 10 months straight

Jul 21, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: The Common Swift Is the Record Holder for Longest Uninterrupted Flight. It can stay in the air for 10 months straight

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