Images: Shutterstock, Pexels
Many brilliant inventions throughout history have been the result of happy accidents. Here are 7 accidental inventions that are cherished globally today.
American engineer Percy Spencer invented the microwave oven after noticing a chocolate bar melting in his pocket near a radar magnetron in 1945.
American scientist Spencer Silver accidentally invented a weak adhesive in 1968, which was later used by Arthur Fry to create Post-it Notes.
In 1895, German physicist Wilhelm Roentgen noticed unknown radiation passing through solid objects. He named them X-rays and revolutionised medical imaging.
Pharmacist John Pemberton accidentally created Coca-Cola in 1886, which was initially meant to be a medicinal ‘brain tonic’ and an ideal temperance drink.
In 1928, Scottish physician Alexander Fleming accidentally discovered penicillin when he noticed that mold in a petri dish prevented the growth of bacteria.
American engineer Wilson Greatbatch mistakenly used the wrong resistor in a circuit, leading to the creation of the first implantable pacemaker in 1956.
Harry Coover mistakenly invented Super Glue during World War II when he discovered cyanoacrylate, a powerful adhesive that stuck to everything.
Thanks for reading!
See next