On 1/28/12 11:44 AM, oriel36 wrote:
"The lack of even a basic understanding of science among the American
people is appalling. Most people can’t answer the most basic questions
about the world around them. How long does it take for the Earth to
complete one rotation on its axis? (Hint: it’s not 24 hours.)

Most lesser-educated people know that the earth rotates once per
solar day. I takes a bit more education for folks to realize that
the earth rotates a full 360° with respect to the "fixed" stars
(and the universe as a whole) in 23.9344696 hours. You, Gerald,
are not among those with a bit more education. :-o