Colossus 2 Posted April 5, 2004 Sky News reports that: 2,069 british people think Hitler never existed. And WW2 was coused by aliens  But King Arthur DID exsist. How stupid can they be  ? Sky News Report Quote[/b] ]CLUELESS ABOUT HISTORY Britain is a nation of history dunces with many even believing Adolf Hitler never existed, according to a new survey. A quarter of those interviewed were not sure if the Battle of Trafalgar was a real historic event, while one in seven did not know the Battle of Hastings really took place. Researchers found that many of the 2,069 adults questioned could not tell fact from fiction. More than one in 20 thought the sci-fi classic War of the Worlds, in which Earth is invaded by Martians, was a historical event. Some even believed the Battle of Helm's Deep from the Lord of the Rings trilogy and the Battle of Endor from Return of the Jedi actually took place. Almost half of those asked thought William Wallace never existed and more than half believed King Arthur was real. A quarter thought Robin Hood was a genuine historical figure, while one in 20 thought Conan the Barbarian was real. Some of the respondents confused popular television series with fact, with some believing Edmond Blackadder and Zena Warrior Princess had existed. The survey of adults aged 16 and over was commissioned to coincide with the 300th anniversary of the Battle of Blenheim on August 13. Yet the results showed that, despite being one of the greatest victories in British military history, nearly three quarters of the population had never heard of the battle. John Hoy, chief executive of Blenheim Palace, said: "We set out to establish where the Battle of Blenheim stood in the nation's consciousness and were amazed to find out that so few people had even heard of the battle. "We're determined to do all we can to change this. Last Updated: 10:10 UK, Monday April 05, 2004 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tovarish 0 Posted April 5, 2004 I could also say the War of the World was a historical event - the panic it caused was real and widespread enough. And maybe the real story is that Sky News can't tell when 2069 people are pulling their leg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DracoPaladore 0 Posted April 5, 2004 Reminds me of a cartoon a saw once. Otherwise, I think those 2069 are just pulling a leg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turms 0 Posted April 5, 2004 well the article didnt mention anything about who ordered the survey, who payed for it, what was asked, ans so on...go ahead, trust the skynews :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuNtA 0 Posted April 5, 2004 lol, I think some were joking, but I also think some people did think those things. I once new some1 who throught there was an actual nuclear war during the cold war Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winters 1 Posted April 5, 2004 I believe it, i once convinced someone that the program they had on Discovery channel was an actual newscast from Australia about the dinosaurs that are still alive there. I told them that because of Australias warm climate that the ice never made it that far down and that all the dinos who got trapped have descendants that are still alive today. There are people who think we never went to the moon, that dont know what June 6th is and that Jethro Tull is a guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colossus 2 Posted April 5, 2004 ....that dont know what June 6th.... What is it about June 6th  LOL what is it about that date? One thing is for sure that Jethro Tull isnt a guy, but a band  EDIT: NO! Elivis is not alive either Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoOB 0 Posted April 5, 2004 ....that dont know what June 6th.... What is it about June 6th  LOL what is it about that date? The D-day landings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iNeo 0 Posted April 5, 2004 ....that dont know what June 6th.... What is it about June 6th  Sweden's national day of course Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ozanzac 0 Posted April 5, 2004 And maybe the real story is that Sky News can't tell when 2069 people are pulling their leg  Lol. Yep. Quote[/b] ]I believe it, i once convinced someone that the program they had on Discovery channel was an actual newscast from Australia about the dinosaurs that are still alive there.I told them that because of Australias warm climate that the ice never made it that far down and that all the dinos who got trapped have descendants that are still alive today. Cheers. Please keep spreading misconceptions like that! Don't forget the drop bears, we all speak like Steve Irwin, and we don't have cars, because everyone gets around in a Kangeroos pouch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Postduifje 0 Posted April 5, 2004 we don't have cars, because everyone gets around in a Kangeroos pouch. There's little I do know about Australia, but that's a sure fact lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
void_false 1 Posted April 5, 2004 This is all bullshit ! sorry for flaming. first i read about it on flashpoint.ru. Now i'm just exhausted and cannot continue the dibate here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winters 1 Posted April 5, 2004 My point is that there really are people that dumb in this world, whether the poll was BS or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thirtyg 0 Posted April 5, 2004 LOL i've seen surveys before in which people have said they believe King Arthur to be real, but as for the other stuff... i think it is a bit far fetched. Quote[/b] ]Don't forget the drop bears, we all speak like Steve Irwin, and we don't have cars, because everyone gets around in a Kangeroos pouch. Ozanzac you also forgot to mention that there are also Koala's on every telegraph pole and we all drink Fosters Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLF 0 Posted April 5, 2004 King Arthur DID exsist.How stupid can they be  ? You obviously have not been to tintagel btw when i was young i shit myself going up the steps to this place was soo fooking scary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedyDonkey 0 Posted April 5, 2004 Isn't Mr Bruckheimer producing a movie called "King Arthur" right now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gadger 0 Posted April 5, 2004 Yep with Keira Knightly in w00t Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Frenchman 0 Posted April 5, 2004 ....that dont know what June 6th.... What is it about June 6th  Sweden's national day of course Hmm, Sweeden's national birthday and D- Day. Isn't Blackdog's birthday also on June 6th? (I'd say its a conspiracy ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InqWiper 0 Posted April 5, 2004 There sure are alot of stupid people in the world but they can never make me belive that more than 5% belive the earth was invaded by mars because then I am one of those amazingly stupid people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Milkman 1 Posted April 6, 2004 Flat Earth Society Take from the sight: Quote[/b] ]19. What is the "Springfield Effect"? The Springfield Effect is the name given to the phenomenon by which every place named Springfield is hard-linked in hyperspace to every other place of this name. In other words, there is only one place named Springfield, but it is "linked" to various locations in the world. 20. Does Idaho exist No. The existence of Idaho is a lie, fabricated by a conspiracy of cartographers, as is England (see question 10). 21. What about North Dakota? That doesn't exist either. 22. Any other places which are believed to exist but really don't? Yes, Australia. And then there are the cryptogeographica, places such as Kadath, Carcosa, Hobbiton, Narnia, Hy-Brasil, Hell and such whose existence has not been satisfactorily proven. They are just messing with you, noone is foolish enough to believe this, and if they do they can be easily shown that it is round.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ozanzac 0 Posted April 6, 2004 At the bottom of the FAQ page. Quote[/b] ] This FAQ was compiled by Lee Harvey Oswald Smith, KSC EMF, Chairperson dei gratia, Flat Earth Society, with the assistance of members of the Society and independent researchers; last updated: 43 Cfn 3163 Our own? Quote[/b] ]Ozanzac you also forgot to mention that there are also Koala's on every telegraph pole and we all drink Fosters How forgetful of me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cozza 24 Posted April 6, 2004 Well if you live u city folk (Looks at OzAnzac and ThirtyG ) live where I live I could bascilay take a Kanga to school. So fucking muchof them its not funny. My farm in the morning is full of kangas. [ontopic]Maybe the 2096 of them where younger than 6 [/ontopic] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
killagee 0 Posted April 6, 2004 Just read about this in the paper. If you think the british survey was bad you should see the American figures! I wont post them here cause I will get flamed ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
