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Odd, funny scientific studies take prizes at Ig Nobels

A team of researchers from Japan wondered if painting cows with zebra-like stripes would prevent flies from biting them. Another group from Africa and Europe pondered the types of pizza lizards preferred to eat. Those researchers were honored Thursday in Boston with an Ig Nobel, the prize for comical scientific achievement. (AP Video: Robert F. Bukaty and Thomas Peipert) 
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Unique identifier: CP175030650 
Legacy Identifier: aec1daee650642d4a5eab017521d21b3 
Type: Video 
Duration: 2m1s 
Dimensions: 1920px × 1080px     148.14 MB 
Usage rights: Digital platform use only. Broadcast rights and editing of content prohibited. 
Create Date: 9/19/2025 3:57:19 AM 
Display aspect ratio: 16:9