Veritasium dives into Nobel’s journey—starting at his secret armament factory, through the head-spinning dangers of nitroglycerin, and on to the invention of dynamite, TNT and gelignite—showing how each breakthrough pushed explosive tech (and personal risk) to the edge. Along the way you meet the man dubbed the “Merchant of Death” and discover why nitroglycerin’s volatility nearly cost lives and fame alike.
In the end, Nobel pours a cool $340 million into prizes that would outshine his deadly inventions. It’s a story of chemistry, ambition and remorse, asking whether a fortune in awards can truly rewrite the legacy of the world’s most explosive inventor.
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