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"Miss Universe" may be an exaggeration, but we can't really assign it a "World Series" level of presumption until a comely lass from another planet shows her face, or whatever else would make her a contender for the intergalactic beauty crown.

As it stands, the pageant is a nice reminder that while we earthlings come in different colors, shapes and national origins, we can all appreciate a woman who is willing to strut across a stage in a bathing suit and 4-inch heels. Here are this year's contestants:

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Miss Universe 2009
Click here for a peek at this year's contestants for Miss Universe.
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America Contestants

    Argentina
    Johanna Lasic
    Age: 23

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    Aruba
    Dianne Croes
    Age: 22

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    Bahamas
    Kiara Sherman
    Age: 21

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    Bolivia
    Dominique Peltier
    Age: 22

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    Brazil
    Larissa Costa
    Age: 25

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    Canada
    Mariana Valente
    Age: 23

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    Cayman Islands
    Nicosia Lawson
    Age: 26

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    Colombia
    Michelle Rouillard
    Age: 20

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    Costa Rica
    Jessica Umana
    Age: 21

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    Curacao
    Angenie Simon
    Age: 24

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