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The Life and Legacy of Alfred Nobel
09:24 - 14:17 (04:52)
Alfred Nobel invented dynamite and amassed a fortune from selling it around the world, but he is perhaps best known for creating the Nobel Prizes, a set of annual awards for achievements in physics, chemistry, medicine or physiology, literature, and peace.
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Christopher Hitchens, known for his sharp wit and love of debate, had a dark sense of humor and was not afraid to make controversial statements about himself and the world around him.
09:24 - 10:56 (01:31)
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Christopher Hitchens, known for his sharp wit and love of debate, had a dark sense of humor and was not afraid to make controversial statements about himself and the world around him.
ChapterThe Life and Legacy of Alfred Nobel
EpisodeHow the Nobel Peace Prize Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Alfred Nobel, inventor of dynamite, continued pursuing nitroglycerin studies and eventually created a more stable form of explosive, dynamite, which he sold to countries like Australia and the United States.
10:56 - 13:03 (02:06)
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Alfred Nobel, inventor of dynamite, continued pursuing nitroglycerin studies and eventually created a more stable form of explosive, dynamite, which he sold to countries like Australia and the United States. Despite being criticized for his invention, he left a significant amount of money behind after his death, which was used to create the Nobel Prizes.
ChapterThe Life and Legacy of Alfred Nobel
EpisodeHow the Nobel Peace Prize Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The podcast discusses the legend of Alfred Nobel and how he went from inventing things that go boom to founding the Nobel Peace Prize.
13:03 - 14:17 (01:14)
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The podcast discusses the legend of Alfred Nobel and how he went from inventing things that go boom to founding the Nobel Peace Prize. There's also a cliffhanger about a story related to his obituary that will be revealed after the break.