Phrenology is the study of the shape and size of the cranium. (My own has been categorized by a panel of university scientists as “anvil.”)

Here are 5 studies you may not be as familiar with.

5. Lollobrigidology – the study of the shape of Italian actress Gina Lollabrigida. (She turned 82 today; proceed at your own risk.)

4. Rushlimbology – the study of melodramatic mispersuasion for profit

3. Ologyologyology – the study of the study of the study

2. Apolology – the study of David Letterman’s correspondence with Sarah Palin

1. Ollieollieinfreeology – the study of kids hiding behind trees in backyards on summer nights
(interesting etymology at wikipedia)