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Dates: during 2007-2007
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...24/7 Lectures,” presenters were challenged to deliver a lecture in their field of study twice—the first time in 24 seconds or less, and the second time using exactly seven words. 1976 Nobel Laureate and Harvard professor of chemistry emeritus William Lipscomb??s speech, referencing this year’s fowl topic, read as follows: “Chicken lays egg. It’s a standing ovation.” Fittingly, his words were met with just that...

Author: By Erin C. Yu, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Eccentricity Entertains at Ig Nobels | 10/5/2007 | See Source »

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