'Did you know?!' A study of studies!

It seems a day doesn’t go by without some scientific claim that makes us rethink life as we know it -- or not. In the name of science, here are 10 studies you likely missed

By Moriba Cummings

updated 8:14 AM EDT, Tue July 24, 2012

Have you ever just been randomly surfing the internet only to stumble upon a study that triggers you to shake your head in pity?

When a penguin’s poop-squirting range is measured, with completely serious intentions (okay, it won a spoofy Ig Nobel Prize), one is forced to sit back and wonder, “Are people really that bored?”

Since everyone has been bitten by the “science bug” lately -- and has been awarded for their findings -- we’ve decided to round up the top 10 most pointless studies. From the jumping frequencies of fleas to attractiveness/finger length links, we’ve got you covered -- all in the name of science.

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