Accidental Discoveries

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There are so many inventions that we take for granted today—but these are the ones that were created completely by accident.

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In 2019, archaeologists were stunned at the discovery of a unique pink granite statue of Ramses II buried in a muddy pit. The statue was unearthed by a man illegally digging underneath the floor of his own home in Giza.

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Furby quickly became one of the most iconic toys ever made—but there’s a disturbing reason the beloved toy was banned across the country.

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“Name the greatest of all inventors. Accident.” —Mark Twain There are so many instances of scientists, researchers or inventors searching for one thing, only to come up with something unexpected, sometimes something even better. Without...

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“Name the greatest of all inventors. Accident.” —Mark Twain There are so many instances of scientists, researchers or inventors searching for one thing, only to come up with something unexpected, sometimes something even better. Without...



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