30 OCTOBER 1993, Page 50

No. 1805: Ig Nobel

A Boston journal recently awarded Ig Nobel Prizes, named after Alfred Nobel's fictitious brother Ig, 'for achievements which cannot — and should not — be reproduced'. You are invited to supply an extract from the award-giving speech de- scribing the 'achievement' being honoured. Maximum 150 words. Entries to 'Competi- tion No. 1805' by 11 November.