Scientific Savvy? In U.S., Not Much (http://www.nytimes.com/2005/08/30/science/30profile.html?ex=1185249600&en=508553cf6ef26ee1&ei=5070)
81% of U.S. teenagers think that God controlled or influenced the origin of humans. (Gallup)
65% of Americans think that we should teach both creationism and evolution in schools. (CBS)
55% believe that "God created humans in present form." (CBS)
45% believe that the world is less than 10,000 years old. (Gallup)
37% think that we should teach just creationism in schools, including 60% of evangelical Christians. (CBS)
36% believe in telepathy.
35% say that evolution is well supported by the evidence. (Gallup)
35% say that evolution is not well supported by the evidence. (Gallup)
25% believe in astrology.
25% think the sun goes around the Earth.
13% think that Joan of Arc was Noah's wife.
Only 13% of Americans accept the standard scientific account of evolution, without a god's involvement. (CBS)
But, apparently, the French don't fare much better!
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