Man Who Tried to Clone Himself And Other True Stories of the World's Most Bizarre Research and the Ig Noble Prizes

A hilarious collection of the worlds most improbable research in the sciences, arts, and humanities The Nobel Prize brings well-deserved recognition to the worlds greatest accomplishments. But for some who are not lucky enough to become Nobel laureates comes the Ig Nobel Prize, which honors the most eccentrically innovative minds and their unique endeavors. Born from the annual Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony at Harvard University, "The Man Who Tried to Clone Himself" is a fresh collection of the unbelievable-but-true achievements that are awarded this prestigious honor, including: * The scientists who discovered that chickens prefer beautiful humans * The entire nation of Liechtenstein, which rents itself out for weddings, bar mitzvahs, or other gatherings * The Norwegian research team that documented the impact of wearing wet underwear in the cold Demonstrating the incredible lengths people will go in the pursuit of knowledge, "The Man Who Tried to Clone Himself" is perfect for anyone who wants to laugh and then think.Abrahams, Marc is the author of 'Man Who Tried to Clone Himself And Other True Stories of the World's Most Bizarre Research and the Ig Noble Prizes', published 2006 under ISBN 9780452287723 and ISBN 0452287723.