Bob Geldof discovered gravity, say children (UK)
Some children believe Bob Geldof discovered gravity and the Somme is a
world famous painting, according to new research.
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The findings emerged from a study of 5,000 children, which revealed most do not have a clue about basic historical facts.
One in 20 picked former Boom Town Rats singer Geldof instead of Sir Isaac Newton when asked to name the man who discovered gravity.
And 12 per cent of youngsters thought the Somme was a famous painting, rather than the site of the bloodiest battle of the First World War.