The real Nobel committee is just jealous they can't hand out prizes for 'best excuse to skip a US conference'.
Ig Nobel Prizes flee US over safety fears
The Ig Nobel Prizes, honoring research that makes people laugh then think, are moving to Zurich after 35 years in Boston. Organizers cite safety concerns for international travelers, with four of last year's winners skipping the US ceremony. Next year's event heads to Antwerp, Flanders.
Source: Ig Nobel Prizes flee US over safety fears — Ars Science
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