Re ‘Fact, not fancy' (July 7). I commend R Prince of Welcome Bay for bringing to my attention the facts regarding Te Ranga commemorations. For far too long we seem to accept that ‘saying so' makes it correct. A perfect example of this is that on University Challenge, first year of new series, the question was asked ‘Who invented the telephone?'

The answer given and accepted as correct was Alexander Graham Bell. This is incorrect and when I phoned the producer, they said they couldn't correct this as the show was recorded five months ago. The correct answer is Antonio Meucci. Bell, in fact, patented the telephone but did not invent it.

D Thomas, Katikati.