Prizes handed out to year’s funniest scientific studies include study to see if beards protect you from punches

The video discusses the IG Nobel Prizes, which honor research that first amuses and then provokes thought. It highlights studies on the evolutionary purpose of beards, the benefits of transporting rhinoceroses upside down, bacteria on chewing gum, and the changing smells of cinema audiences during different movie genres.

What is the primary purpose of the IG Nobel Prizes?

• To celebrate advancements in technology

• To reward scientific research that is groundbreaking

• To honor achievements in the field of literature

• To recognize research that initially amuses and then provokes thought

According to one study, why might men have evolved beards?

• To signify maturity

• To attract potential mates

• To protect their faces during fistfights

• To keep warm in cold climates

What unusual method was studied for transporting rhinoceroses?

• In a specially designed crate

• In a seated position

• Upside down

• In a water tank

What did the study about bacteria on chewing gum reveal?

• There is a diverse array of bacteria on gum stuck to pavements

• Bacteria on gum are harmful to humans

• Chewing gum is free of bacteria

• Bacteria on gum can be beneficial

How do cinema audience smells change according to the study?

• They remain constant regardless of the movie type

• They vary with the genre, especially during scary movies

• They depend on the size of the audience

• They are influenced by the time of day