I'm pretty sure this is part of Brandon Sanderson's master plan to make humanity's culture so awesome that when we finally meet some aliens, they'll be so impressed that they will give everyone free alien-cake.
Beetnemesis in a review
from Regarding Brandon Sanderson's The Way of Kings by Beetnemesis
Before modification by darius_sedai at 07/02/2010 01:28:48 AM
KoD Honey in the Tea
“I think there is little of the Power that remains for you to learn. child, especially considering your wonderful discoveries.” Egwene inclined her head, accepting the compliment.