Interesting note published in a Brazilian newspaper

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 23-08-02 AT 00:01 AM (GMT)]this note was published today in the biggest and most read Brazilian newspaper and was written by a reader. Sorry if I commited any spelling/grammar mistake in its translation.

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A Brazilian was the first to fly an airplane, proving this fact with photos and videos; Americans say they did, even though they dont have proofs. Brazilians were the firsts to cross the Atlantic Ocean in an airplane; Americans say they did. Brazilians say they´re gonna chosse their next fighter; Americans say they´re the ones who are gonna chose it…

Paulo Reiss Jr, Folha de São Paulo, 22/08/2002