Although it may appear unremarkable at first glance, Bethesda, Maryland is the best-educated city in the U.S.
"Maybe it's the advanced degrees, maybe it's the lawyers, but whatever it is, spending just a little time here makes it clear that Bethesda is not just another suburb. Throughout the history of political philosophy from Plato to Jefferson "rule by the wise" has been an ideal. But what really happens when all the smart kids start their own city? You get Bethesda, a slice of meticulously planned America, where the streets are immaculate, dogs get their own bakery, and upscale élan is a way of life."
Thanks to Chris Steins
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