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January 21, 2026
Today’s Atlantic Trivia: Nobel? Please, Prize Committee!
Test your knowledge—and read our latest stories for a little extra help.
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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