When it comes to important factoids, people are pretty dumb. That’s what Adam Winer discovers in his new book, “How Dumb Are You? The Great American Stupidity Quiz”. 
Winer asks 65 questions every American should be able to answer but often can’t, like “What’s the capital of Canada?” and “At what temperature does water boil?”  Turns out, 43 percent of Americans don’t know Ottawa is the capital of “that huge country right above us,” and 71 percent can’t remember that water boils at 212 degrees Fahrenheit. 
Winer says the most embarrassing question people can’t answer is “Who’s the president on the dime?”    He rants, “People always have dimes in their pockets but they can’t tell you who the old dude is on their money!” 
Winer says people often delete general trivia from their brains to make room for hot celebrity gossip. He admits he can’t answer some of the questions on the quiz and knew it was time to study when he realized he had no idea where Nebraska was on a map.

Here is one question to test your stupidity level, or that of someone you know. Dont’ cheat now, cover the answer which follows the question.

Without using a calculator – You are driving a bus from London to Milford Haven in Wales. In London, 17 people get on the bus. In Reading, six people get off the bus and nine people get on. In Swindon, two people get off and four get on. In Cardiff, 11 people get off and 16 people get on. In Swansea, three people get off and five people get on. In Carmathen, six people get off and three get on. You then arrive at Milford Haven. What was the name of the bus driver?

Answer:  It was YOU, Read the first line!

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