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Show Earthly Paradise The closest thing to an earthly paradise is beautiful Lord Howe Island, 360 miles east of Australia, which is six square miles in area and has 150 inhabitants, says Collier's. Col-lier's. The island has no policeman, court or jail; new residents are not allowed; and all land is owned in common, each family being allotted sufficient acreage to build a house and grow food. As little actual labor is necessary neces-sary to live comfortably, many of the men work no more than two hours a week. |