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Ig Nobels Awarded

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the the-nadir-of-achievement dept.

prostoalex writes "The definitive study on bellybutton lint, a dog-to-person translation device and an inquiry into what arouses ostriches were recognized at 2002 Ig Nobel awards. The telecast of the event in RealMedia format is available from Harvard University server, there's also an Associated Press story. Ig Nobel awards typically recognize the most dubious contributions to the world of science and research."

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  1. I nominate ... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Goatse.cx.

  2. I nominate Linus Torvaldos by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    As a GNU/Linux sysadmin I nominate Linus Torvaldos for developing GNU/Linux and helping me create GPL software under the Linux Business Model using 802.11b network technology.

  3. Re:And my dog says: by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Maybe your dog doesn't like having your thick, magnificent dick deep inside his ass.