> I do wonder how/when these started. This article should answer your question. It was recently posted (har har har) in HN: http://priceonomics.com/why-do-col

> I do wonder how/when these started. This article should answer your question. It was recently posted (har har har) in HN: http://priceonomics.com/why-do-colleges-give-out-honorary-degrees/ http://priceonomics.com/why-do-colleges-give-out-honorary-de...