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Ig Nobel Prizes Awarded for Quirky Scientific Achievements

The Ig Nobel Prizes, a parody of the Nobel Prizes, have been awarded for surprising and thought-provoking achievements. The 36th annual ceremony honored a range of unusual studies.

The Biomechanics Prize defined a kiss and explored its evolutionary origins in primates.

The Economics Prize noted higher-class individuals are more likely to engage in unethical behavior.

The Chemistry Prize recognized research on cockroach milk's high energy content.

The Medicine Prize studied nose-blowing aerodynamics, suggesting individual nostril blowing.

The Biology Prize investigated snake bites, though the study was retracted due to ethical concerns.

The Physics Prize focused on designing splash-free urinals.

Other awards included '3D necroprinting' using mosquito mouthparts, parental perception of teen vs. baby smell, soil analysis via buried underpants, and valuing friends hostile to enemies.

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