Astronomical Examination Paper for the Catholic University
Primate Cullen
Genre: | Catechism, Spoof |
Subjects: | Religious Authority, Education, Astronomy, Anti-Scientism |
People mentioned: | Paul Cullen |
Cynical dig at plans for a Catholic University of Ireland. Makes absurd claims about celestial bodies such as 'The Sun is two yards in diameter' and the Moon is 'made of green cheese'. | |
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