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The Nobel Prize in Chemistry

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The Resume

    (1895- )
    Born in Sweden
    International award for achievements in chemistry created by Alfred Nobel and administered by his foundation
    Famous winners include; Marie Curie, two-time winner Frederick Sanger, Linus Pauling, and Ernest Rutherford

Why The Nobel Prize in Chemistry might be annoying:

    There is an average of a twenty year gap between the time the research that wins the award takes place and when the work is recognized with a nomination/win. Due to there being no posthumous nominations allowed, many worthy recipients have undoubtedly gone unrecognized.
    There have been no awards given in eight different years.
    As of 2010, only four women have won the award.
    No blacks, one Arab, and only six Asians have won the award.

Why The Nobel Prize in Chemistry might not be annoying:

    It is by far the most low key of the awards, attracting little publicity and has been virtually controversy free.
    Many of the awards have been for very practical inventions.
    Alfred Butenandt won it for his research into sex hormones!
    Leftist, but strongly anti-communist, Sweden has done an excellent job of not allowing politics to interfere with the selection process, especially during the Cold War and even recognized German scientists under Nazism.

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    In 2023, Out of 11 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 17 Votes: 11.76% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 53 Votes: 49.06% Annoying
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    In 2015, Out of 20 Votes: 35.00% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 18 Votes: 27.78% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 15 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 82 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 75 Votes: 48.00% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 77 Votes: 62.34% Annoying