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Nobel
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Did incorrect obituary result in Nobel Prize?
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September 26, 2006
i heard a report on the radio that when nobles brother was killed the newspapers actually made a mistake in reporting that he (Nobel) himself had been killed writing the wrong brothers name in the obituary..and that he Nobel was so distressed reading about himself and that all his life had been devoted to destruction basically,and that would be his gift to life....death (dynamite) tha the decided to do the best thing he could to make up by willing his fortune and implementing the Nobel prize!!!is this correct or fabricated..i have read up and cant find this information..i will ring the radio station tomorrow and ask as well..what do you think??? regards
Coralie - Australia
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In 1866 Nobel's younger brother died in an explosion working on nitroglycerin. He then worked to make the material safer to use. In 1888, an erroneous premature obituary of Nobel by a French newspaper condemned his invention of dynamite. It is said to have made him decide to leave a better legacy to the world after his death. He didn't make out his will until 1893.
One reference is: http://www.infoplease.com/biography/var/alfrednobel.html
Would like a book on Nobel
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March 16, 2006
hi,
i read the history of Alfred Nobel and i'm really interested in him and would like to know alot about him but is quite unfortunate to have access of his book over here.so can u please help me have access of his book.i want to be a champion as well,... please help me out.
Thank you for your usual kindness.
PHIL - GHANA
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Unfortunately, we are unable to send out books. But you can read the websites we listed as Resources to get more information about Nobel.
Best wishes in your studies.
Joke
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May 10, 2002
What prize do they give for weight loss?
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The "no-belly" prize.
On Nobel's Guilt
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November 17, 2000
Is there a solid basis for your statement that Nobel felt guilty about inventing dynamite, or is this purely conjecture on your part?
Rina, Israel
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Many biographies about Nobel refer to him feeling guilty about the use of dynamite in warfare, especially due to his concern about peace. I assume these official biographers had verification of his views.
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