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Joined by six Nobel Laureates, they also witnessed the authors of an academic paper entitled “Chickens Prefer Beautiful Humans” accept a prize consisting of a plastic box mounted on a cardboard sheet as part of the 13th annual Ig Nobel awards...
Although few would expect such a zany display in this most hallowed of Harvard’s halls, yesterday’s festivities continue the Ig Nobles’ time-honored tradition of recognizing distinguished humorous academic research and scientific discovery...
...True to tradition, this year’s Ig achievements speak for themselves—and speak all too eloquently,” said Master of Ceremonies Marc Abrahams, who also serves as editor of the Annals of Improbable Research...
...Ig Nobel Prize in Literature was received by John Trinkaus of the Zicklin School in New York City for his collection and analysis of data on the timely and pressing topic of pet peeves...
Last night’s ceremony was the first Ig Nobel event of three to be held this weekend...