100+ Accidental Inventions That Changed the World

ebook Amazing True Stories of Serendipity (a Book for Adults)

By Jackie Bolen

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Check out these unbelievable but true stories about accidental inventions!

Did you know that . . .

  • The air conditioner was invented by someone trying to reduce humidity at a printing plant?
  • The Internet was originally a military communication too?
  • The color mauve came about by someone trying to develop a malaria medication?
  • Coca-Cola was originally a headache medication?
  • Play-Doh was first developed as a wallpaper cleaner?

  • Learn the origins and history of 106 world-changing inventions! Check out the fun illustrations for each one. Maybe even be inspired to create something for yourself.

    Get 100+ Accidental Inventions that Changed the World and get ready for a seriously informative and entertaining read!

    100+ Accidental Inventions That Changed the World