Since 1901, the Nobel Prize has been honoring men and women from all corners of the globe for outstanding achievements in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and for work in peace. The foundations for the prize were laid in 1895 when Alfred Nobel -- scientist, inventor, entrepreneur, author and pacifist -- wrote his last will, leaving much of his wealth to the establishment of the Nobel Prize. <<< Click on the subjects at left for some curious facts about the Nobel Prizes. Credits:  CBS/AP