The Man Who Tried to Clone Himself

by Marc Abrahams

A hilarious collection of the world’s most improbable research in the sciences, arts, and humanities

The Nobel Prize brings well-deserved recognition to the world’s 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.

Genres: Humor

272 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Marc Abrahams writes the 'Improbable Research' column for the Guardian and is the author of 'This Is Improbable'. He is the founding editor of the science humour magazine Annals of Improbable Research and founder of the Ig Nobel Prizes, which are presented at Harvard University each year. Abrahams and the Ig have been covered by the BBC, New Scientist, Daily Mail, Times, and numerous other outlets internationally. He lives in Massachusetts.

Reviews

[Joanna · Rating 3 out of 5]

I rate Book 2 of the Ig Nobel Prizes the same as the first book, but I think this one may have had a higher incidence of disgusting content.