Each year, the Ig Nobel Prize is awarded to researchers for unusual -- and generally humorous -- contributions to science. Tune in as Josh and Chuck discuss the highlights of this unique awards ceremony in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
Josh and Chuck dive into the wonderfully weird world of the Ig Nobel Prizes, the annual awards that celebrate legitimate scientific research that makes you laugh and then makes you think. They explore the history behind these tongue-in-cheek honors that recognize everything from studies on exploding pants to MRI videos of human reproduction, discussing whether the awards inspire scientific curiosity or just poke fun at researchers. The episode wraps up with listener responses to their previous challenge to find the biggest badass of World War II, revealing a clear winner that might surprise you.
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