What Americans Know

• 50 percent know how long it takes the Earth to circle the sun
• 89 percent can find the U.S. on a map, 29 percent can find the Pacific Ocean on a map, 30 percent can find New Jersey
• 70 percent know there are 50 stars on the American flag, but 10 percent think there are 52
• 62 percent know that the name of our national anthem is "The Star-Spangled Banner"
• 33 percent know what a molecule is
• 28 percent know the meaning of Memorial Day
• 90 percent know what a Slinky is
• 85 percent know why we celebrate the Fourth of July