The 2009 Ig Nobel Tour of the UK (for National Science & Engineering Week) starts tomorrow. This is the 7th annual tour. The shows and dates are:
Oxford — 7 March
Newcastle — 9 March
Portsmouth — 10 March
Bristol — 11 March
London — 12 March
Click here for the the full schedule. Each show is a unique mix of: jumping ability of cat vs. dog fleas, “Sword Swallowing and Its Side Effects,” potato crisp chewing-sound modification, organizational bastards, buying plutonium, extra-bizarre bird behavior, and lots more. And yes, there will be swordswallowing. (To download a PDF poster, click on the image at right.)