Nevertheless, given changes in American society over the past 100 years, it appears as if the left would have more to lose on a socio-political level in the wake of a complete financial meltdown that gives rise to societal breakdown.

FORBES: Exit Stage Left: Possible Societal Costs if the Economy Fails to Recover

Moreover, girls are less likely than boys to complete this level of schooling in a large majority of countries in the region reporting data.

UNESCO: EDUCATION

We assumed there would be an abundance of oysters, but even if the destination turned out to be mundane, the envelope and the complete freedom from expectation added a level of adventure and excitement to the trip.

BBC: The Bureau of Unknown Destinations