Nobel Prize Winner Missed Call Due to Phone's Call Blocking Feature
Associated PressOctober 13, 20251 min11,057 views
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- 💡 The winner of the Nobel memorial prize in economics initially missed the call from the Swedish Academy because his phone is set to block calls from unknown numbers.
- 📌 He woke up early to check on news from Israel and noticed numerous congratulatory messages on his laptop.
The Missed Call and Reaction
- 📞 Upon checking his phone, he found a missed call from a Swedish country code (42).
- 💬 He returned the call and was informed that he had won the prize.
- 🤯 The winner described sitting in a daze for 15 minutes, stating he was genuinely surprised, unlike many who claim to be.
Personal Reflections
- 🏆 He admitted he didn't believe he had a chance of winning the Nobel Prize and wouldn't have voted for himself if he were on the committee.
- 💰 He humorously noted that he would accept the prize money, mentioning it would quickly cover the costs for his two grandchildren attending private school in Seattle.
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