in 1900 the challange was to circle the planet in 80 days. a comperable challange in this and the past few decades might be to circomnavigate the planet in 80 hours. using only commercial civilian transport (optionly supplimented by hitched rides. military exercizes and private jets don't count. unless you actualy hitched a ride on one. as opposed to owning it or being in the military). i'm guessing it can be done. i'm curious if anyone (on here) has ever tried it. =^^= .../\...