Some peoples' idea of geography leaves a lot to be desired. On a flight from LHR - HOU as we tracked over the southern tip of Iceland or Greenland (I've forgotten which it was) the couple next to me were discussing whether it was New Zealand or Norway ..... and decided it must be New Zealand!
Was watching a rerun of 'Who wants to be a Millionaire' last night.
Question :
"Which of these is a state on the East coast of the USA :
Maryland, California, Washington, Oregon?"
Contestant : "I am fairly sure it's California, but I'll use a lifeline and ask the audience."
Audience :
California : 33%
Washington : 38%
Oregon : 8 %
Maryland : 21%
Contestant : "I'll go 50/50.
Remaining answers :
California / Maryland
Contestant : "I'll go for California"
Fortunately he left with only £1000 .... I hope he invested it in an atlas. Washington at least has some kind of logic to it, even if wrong ... but California .. East Coast ......!