Penicillin to X-rays: 5 Accidental discoveries that changed everything
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Penicillin
Penicillin was accidentally discovered by Alexander Fleming when he noticed that a mold in a petri dish killed all the nearby bacteria.
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X-ray
X-ray was discovered by Wilhelm Rongten during his experiment with cathode rays. He noticed a screen glowing that later became modern X-ray technology.
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Vulcanized rubber
Charles Goodyear was the inventor of vulcanized rubber which is used in tires and other items. He invented it by accidentally dropping rubber onto a hot stove.
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Coca-Cola
Started as a remedy for stomach ache, John Pemberton's drink later became the popular Coca-Cola we know today.
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Microwave oven
The microwave oven was accidentally discovered by Percy Spencer when he realized that a chocolate bar melted in his pocket while working with radar technology.