The Nobel Prize is the most prestigious award in the world, but it's not without its controversies. Here are 5 scandals that rocked the Nobel Prize.
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Slide 1: The Nobel Prize for Literature was awarded to French author Romain Rolland in 1915, but it was later revealed that he had been nominated by a member of the Nobel Committee who was also his friend.
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Slide 2: In 1936, German writer Gerhart Hauptmann won the Nobel Prize for Literature, but it was later discovered that he had been a member of the Nazi Party.
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Slide 3: In 1950, the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Portuguese neurologist Egas Moniz for his work on lobotomies, a controversial procedure that is now considered unethical.
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Slide 4: In 1964, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Martin Luther King Jr., but it was later revealed that the FBI had been monitoring and harassing him for years.
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Slide 5: In 1973, the Nobel Prize for Literature was awarded to Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, but it was later discovered that he had been a member of the Communist Party.
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Slide 6: In 1994, the Nobel Prize for Peace was awarded to Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, but many criticized the decision due to his involvement in terrorist activities.
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Slide 7: In 2009, the Nobel Prize for Literature was awarded to German author Herta Müller, but it was later revealed that she had been a member of the Romanian secret police.
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Slide 8: In 2010, the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Chinese scientist Tu Youyou, but it was later discovered that she had used data from a classified US military project in her research.
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Slide 9: Despite these scandals, the Nobel Prize continues to be a highly respected and coveted award, recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to the world.