Queensland spider sets a new speed record at 3.59 metres per second, and the biggest surprise is that long legs, not slim ones, make spiders fastest

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A spider in Queensland has set a new speed record, reportedly moving at 3.59 metres per second. This discovery has led to the surprise finding that long legs, rather than slim ones, contribute to spiders' speed. The spider's speed is also said to be fast enough to potentially outrun a human, with some reports suggesting it may be the world's fastest spider.

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