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Matthew T. DeLuca wrote:
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>   Well, from orbit, the United States is clearly the most
>   advanced nation on Earth.  More roads, dams, and bridges are in
>   the U.S.  than anywhere else on Earth.

I disagree; from orbit, the most advanced nation on Earth is clearly
Brazil.  More oxygen-producing machines there than anywhere else.
Not to mention the largest H2O transportation network in the world.  

Actually, if I were an alien looking for fun, I would head straight for
the place with the largest and sunniest beach, or the most spectacular
ski resort (North Africa and Antarctica, respectively).  

        :-) Jorge Stolfi @ DEC Systems Research Center
        stolfi@src.dec.com, ...!decwrl!stolfi
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