Fun Fact

The video uses a surprising and humorous premise (a pigeon race against internet speed) to illustrate a common frustration with slow internet. The narrative structure, combined with visual aids, makes the information engaging and memorable.

In 2009, an employee at Unlimited IT in South Africa tested the speed of their internet by racing a homing pigeon named Winston against it. Winston carried a USB stick with files from Howick to Durban, while an employee transferred the same files online. The pigeon completed the task in 1 hour and 8 minutes, while the online transfer only completed 4% in the same timeframe.