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Russians Think Sun Revolves Around The Earth

By Hank Campbell in Science 2.0
February 11, 2011
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Submitted by Hank on Fri, 02/11/2011 - 08:37
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We can complain about the knowledge of Americans (while simultaneously complaining that modern school efforts 'teach the test' and focus on facts rather than on critical thinking) but Russians are farther behind.   

One in every three Russians thinks Sol revolves around the Earth, rather than the Earth orbiting the sun.  29% believe man and dinosaurs co-existed.

Maybe they are really good at critical thinking, though, and just don't know some facts.

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