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January 21, 2026

Today’s Atlantic Trivia: Nobel? Please, Prize Committee!

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Today’s Atlantic Trivia: Nobel? Please, Prize Committee!

TL;DR

  • The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by a committee from Norway.
  • The 1986 sports movie "Hoosiers" depicts the Milan High School basketball team's championship victory.
  • Nicki Minaj, known for her song "Anaconda," has a fan base called the Barbz.
  • The Nobel Peace Prize has been withheld in some turbulent historical periods, including World Wars and years with no suitable candidate, such as 1948 when Mahatma Gandhi was a likely recipient.
  • The article contrasts the underdog story of the "Hoosiers" movie with a recent college football championship victory, suggesting the underdog narrative in college football may be fading.
  • The article touches on the political and cultural attempts by conservatives to influence the cultural landscape.

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