Answers in Genesis has done something really stupid (I know, that's no surprise). The Creation "Museum" has some new exhibit, and they're trying to come up with a name for it.
And here's the best thing: it's on facebook, and it's a poll in which you can suggest names. It's up over 30 suggestions now, and most of them are making fun of the thing. Go ahead and add your own ideas, but vote for a good one, too: so far, "From Ignorance to Stupidity…a Journey" is leading in the mocking names, so I suggest we all throw our votes behind that one.
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