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Get ready to celebrate Nobel Prize Day on December 10! This day recognizes the achievements of the world's greatest minds in science, literature, and peace. The Nobel Prize was created in 1895 by Alfred Nobel, a Swedish chemist who wanted to recognize those who made extraordinary contributions to humanity. Every year since then, winners have been chosen based on their work that has advanced human knowledge and understanding.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1895</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creation of the Nobel Prize</div><div class='timeline-text'>Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, leaves his entire estate to fund annual prizes in Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, and Peace.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1901</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Nobel Prizes Awarded</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first Nobel Prizes are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden, in the fields of Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, and Peace.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1968</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Introduction of Economics Prize</div><div class='timeline-text'>Sweden's central bank establishes The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, extending the number of fields recognized.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1979</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Mother Teresa's Nobel Peace Prize</div><div class='timeline-text'>Mother Teresa is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, highlighting the recognition of humanitarian aid and global poverty relief work.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Youngest Nobel Laureate</div><div class='timeline-text'>Malala Yousafzai, an advocate for girls' education, becomes the youngest ever laureate, receiving the Nobel Peace Prize at the age of 17.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2021</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>COVID-19 Pandemic Focus</div><div class='timeline-text'>Scientific research into respiratory tract infections, including COVID-19, takes center stage at the Nobel Awards in Medicine.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Read about Nobel Prize Winners</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to learn more about the innovative work and discoveries of past Nobel Prize winners. Read their biographies and discover more about their contributions to science, literature, economics, and peace.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a watch party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends and family to join you to watch a movie or documentary that features past Nobel Prize winners. Afterward, discuss what you learned from the film.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share inspiring quotes</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Spread awareness about Nobel Prize Day by sharing inspirational quotes by past laureates on social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Take part in an event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Attend a local event or lecture hosted by a Nobel Prize laureate or organization in celebration of the day. Participate in panel discussions, seminars, or lectures held by experts.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Nobel Prize laureates have often used their work to bring about positive change in society. Celebrate the day by volunteering with a local charity or non-profit organization.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>The Nobel Prize is a symbol of excellence</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The Nobel Prize is one of the highest honors a person can receive. It is awarded for achievements in areas such as physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and economics. The awarding of the prize is an international symbol of excellence and serves to inspire future generations to persevere in their pursuit of knowledge and innovation.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It celebrates human achievement</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The Nobel Prize recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to humanity in the form of scientific or literary advances, economic reform or social improvement. By celebrating these accomplishments we are reminded that the collective efforts of all people has a powerful influence on our world.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages others to strive for greatness</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Everyone should strive to achieve greatness throughout their lives, but those honored with the Nobel Prize stand out as shining examples of what is possible when ambition and dedication meet hard work. Whether it's writing, inventing, teaching or cultivating peace, each recipient has done something remarkable - which can motivate the rest of us to strive higher and reach farther!</p></div></div>
<div class="facts-item"><div class="facts-number-wrapper"><p class="facts-number">1</p></div><div class="facts-core-content"><h3 class="facts-title">Alfred Nobel was a prolific inventor</h3><p class="facts-content">Although Alfred Nobel is best known for creating the Nobel Prizes, he was an accomplished inventor who held 355 different patents, most notably those for the invention and development of dynamite.</p></div></div><div class="facts-item"><div class="facts-number-wrapper"><p class="facts-number">2</p></div><div class="facts-core-content"><h3 class="facts-title">Nobel Prizes are not awarded posthumously</h3><p class="facts-content">Since 1974, an individual cannot be awarded a Nobel Prize posthumously. However, if a laureate passes away in the period between the announcement of the prize and the ceremony, the award is presented posthumously.</p></div></div><div class="facts-item"><div class="facts-number-wrapper"><p class="facts-number">3</p></div><div class="facts-core-content"><h3 class="facts-title">Some people have declined the Nobel Prize</h3><p class="facts-content">There have been a few instances where laureates declined the Nobel Prize. This includes Le Duc Tho, who was awarded the Peace Prize in 1973 but refused to accept it because he felt that his counterpart, Henry Kissinger, had violated the truce in Vietnam.</p></div></div><div class="facts-item"><div class="facts-number-wrapper"><p class="facts-number">4</p></div><div class="facts-core-content"><h3 class="facts-title">Nobel Prize includes a medal, a diploma, and a cash award</h3><p class="facts-content">A laureate receives a gold medal, a diploma, and a sum of money that varies each year. In 2021, each Nobel Prize was set at a cash award of 10 million Swedish Krona (approx. $1.14 million).</p></div></div><div class="facts-item"><div class="facts-number-wrapper"><p class="facts-number">5</p></div><div class="facts-core-content"><h3 class="facts-title">Alfred Nobel's Will established the Nobel Prizes</h3><p class="facts-content">When Alfred Nobel died in 1896, his will stipulated that his vast fortune was to be used to create the Nobel Prizes. This act of philanthropy astonished his family and perplexed the world as Nobel had given no prior indication of his intentions.</p></div></div>
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