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Europeans' understanding of science, evolution, more advanced than Americans
02-15-2007 · EurekAlert!When it comes to scientific literacy, Americans aren't nearly as evolved as they may think. In fact, only about 40 percent of American adults accept the basic idea of evolution, a figure much lower than any European country.
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