England's Evolution

Starting in 2011, primary school children will be taught the science of evolution.

This will be required by law.

Oh yes, did we mention that Sarah Palin does not believe in evolution.

BBC: Evolution and history compulsory

"This is excellent news. Evolution is arguably the most important concept underlying the life sciences.

"Providing children with an understanding of it an early age will help lay the foundations for a surer scientific understanding later on."

He added: "Public authorities clearly need to do more to tackle the growing threat to the public's understanding of science from creationist-inspired beliefs and other pseudoscience".