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Monday, October 09, 2006

Fall Annuals

Two of my favorite fall traditions are the Ig Nobel Prizes and the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book. 2006 does not disappoint.

This year's Ig Nobel winners include such gems as "Consequences of Erudite Vernacular Utilized Irrespective of Necessity: Problems with Using Long Words Needlessly," "Termination of Intractable Hiccups with Digital Rectal Massage, " and "Ultrasonic Velocity in Cheddar Cheese as Affected by Temperature."

This year's NM Christmas Book includes:


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