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Nature 437, 938-939 (13 October 2005) | doi:10.1038/437938b; Published online 12 October 2005

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Distinguished scientists gather in Boston for silliness awards.

Unlike other days at Harvard University, the first Thursday in October is a time when levity overtakes gravity, irreverence prevails over reason, and the flight of paper aeroplanes is actively encouraged. It is time, in other words, for the Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony.