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Nixon arrived in Moscow. He was met by Krushchev who showed him over the capital, particularly the new construction areas.

'What are those things sticking out over there?' asked Nixon, pointing at the roof tops.

'What do you mean, what are they?' Krushchev is astounded. 'They're television aerials.'

'That's great!' says Nixon. 'You haven't only caught up with us, there are some areas in which you have outstripped us!'

'What areas?' asks Krushchev over-joyed.

'Well, we've never ever thought of installing television sets in pigsties.'