The French

Americans hate the French. Regardless of the fact that they are the reason we defeated the British and achieved our independence. We tend to forget that and focus on their actions in WWII, their hygiene, and the fact that they wouldn't let us use their air space when we elected to create evidence that justified our need to invade a sovereign country in the Middle East.

Say what you will about the French, but can we create something as ingenious and useful as this?

No, this isn't an earth-shattering advancement in technology, but it's still a small gentle reminder that we aren't number one in everything. And worse, you start asking yourself why we're not. At some point, it goes beyond humbling and becomes worrisome - like when your friend from London can hop on a train and be in Paris, 300 miles away, in 2 hours, whereas the 230 mile train trip from New York to DC takes 3 hours, if not longer. That's disturbing. And what about the Chinese Magtrain that goes 400 mph?

I just figured it out...it's not too difficult. The reason we're not told of the seats available is because the theaters fear it will deter people from seeing their movie.