That&#x27;s quite surprising achievement considering their surface area and pop size which both relative to CA, are small.  And given the CA propaganda, doubly surprising.  On the other hand, they have some great higher ed institutions.<p>By propaganda I mean the constant CA self congratulatory atmosphere, we&#x27;re the best, most innovative, always at the forefront of cool, if we were a nation we&#x27;d rank... economically, etc...<p>Good on you bay state.