20 Nov 2002 @ 9:47 AM 

For further proof that our education system is, perhaps, lacking in some basics, this story from CNN today:

WHERE IN THE WORLD

Among 18- to 24-year-old Americans given maps:

  • 87 percent cannot find Iraq
  • 83 percent cannot find Afghanistan
  • 76 percent cannot find Saudi Arabia
  • 70 percent cannot find New Jersey
  • 49 percent cannot find New York
  • 11 percent cannot find the United States


They can’t find New Jersey – ok, well, who would want to. But, for nearly half the respondents to be incapable of finding New York? Damn.

Posted By: Gary
Last Edit: 20 Nov 2002 @ 09:47 AM

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