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Top 10 Accidental Inventions

 

Louis Pasteur once said, "chance favors the prepared mind." That's the genius behind all these accidental inventions - the scientists were prepared. They did their science on the brink and were able to see the magic in a mistake, set-back, or coincidence.

Disagree with our ranking? Then cast your vote at the end and tell us who you think should be number one.


Of course penicillin is on the list!

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