Episode 161: Howard Berg
”How to Read Like the World’s Fastest Reader”

Conversation with Howard Berg, recognized in 1990 by the "The Guinness World Record Book" for his ability to read more than 25,000 words per minute and he has widely been known as the world’s fastest reader.

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Shark Trivia

Did You Know that the 5 Fastest Sharks….

….include the following species (times approximated):

  1. Shortfin Mako - maximum speed of 31 mph (the speed of a small engine-powered boat)/burst speed up to a measured 60 mph

  2. Great White Shark - maximum swimming speed of 25 mph/burst speed up to 35 mph

  3. Bull Shark - maximum speed of 25 mph

  4. Blue Shark - maximum speed of 24.5 mph

  5. Tiger Shark - maximum speed of 20 mph

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