Millennials not Necessarily Buying the Moon Landing
Fifty years ago tomorrow, I was a breathless seven-year-old running back to my grandmother's in South Texas so I could watch Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin land on the moon. My friend Stephanie was not only unimpressed, but as I recall even ridiculed my interest, which she deemed nerdy. I did not care. Yah, me! How I wish there were a picture taken of little me with my brown legs on Mama Sue's shag carpeting, watching that magical moment, because not only would I like to see it but I need to show a Millennial or two that it actually happened. Or would the television coverage be enough? On the 50th anniversary of this seminal moment in world and scientific history and achievement, word comes that many young people doubt the facts concerning the lunar event. According to SatelliteInternet.com , 18% of 18 to 34-year-olds don't believe in the moon landing; compared to just 3% in my age group. However, these people often also believe aliens have visited Earth - some 75% of de...