On: The True Size of Africa

[scott_s]

But then, it's not knowledge you ever really need to know.

If you're European and living in Europe, that is. Knowing the relative size of your surroundings is pretty useful.

[wardrox → scott_s]

Until I started dating an American girl, I can't say I was ever in a situation where I needed to know how big America was. The US just isn't very significant to the average European.

[scott_s → wardrox]

Right, that's my point. Once you're in America, it's knowledge you'll need.