Big Event Tonight!

Some words come to mind, wacky, crazy and fun. And I'm not talking about the VP debates.

Give up?

It's the 18th First Annual Ig Nobels!

I'll be there and so will blogger Anna Kushnir.

Ticket are still available, I know 'cause I just bought a few, so get yours ASAP. I'll guarentee you that they will be sold out soon.

If you can't make it, try watching the live webcast here.

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