I have often mocked the silly claims by Lebanonese nationalists of "Lebanese civilization." But maybe I should reconsider. I mean, is the picture above not a sign of an advanced AND superior civilization? Here, a Lebanonese enthusiast plants a x-mass tree under water off Lebanon. Fish in the sea were interviewed by the Lebanonese press, and they all expressed gratitude for a wonderful initiative in the holiday season. Lebanon: the great land of ideas. Wow.