I'd like to interrupt your hopefully quiet evening with this startling set of numbers:

I'd like to interrupt your hopefully quiet evening with this startling set of numbers:

NASA Education Budget: $100 million (2013 request)
McDonald's Happy Meal marketing Budget: $92 million (2011 actual)

In 2012, as NASA slashes its education budget, McDonalds is looking to increase its Happy Meal marketing.

Can I have a side of fries with my less educated future?

sources:
http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/03/05/10584298-mcdonalds-reportedly-ready-to-rehab-happy-meals-image
http://www.nasa.gov/pdf/622654main_a%20FY13_NASA_Budget_Summary_and_Tables.pdf