This reduces the effort needed to run at high speeds and explains why ostriches are able to run at up to 45mph for long periods of time. Ostriches are able to hit high speeds and sustain them for long periods because of their energy stored in their tendons.
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Faster speed translates into higher prices. Dial-up service is relatively inexpensive, costing anywhere between $6.95 and $19.95 per month at time of publication. Depending on the service provider and type of connection (DSL, cable or fiber optic), high-speed Internet access may cost between $20 and $145 monthly.