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Britain ended global slavery - going against its own business interest in favor of higher morality
Britain was the home of John Locke, Adam Smith, and other thinkers that ushered in a new era in economics and politics
Britain has a low tolerance for corruption--a value that many developing countries could learn from
British music inspired people the world over
English is still the language of business the world over
Britain formed a stronghold for Protestantism (and its emphasis on literacy) when it was on the verge of being wiped out on the continent (save for Scandinavia)
There's a lot to admire the Brits for.
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