23 “Serendipitous and Surprising” Inventions That Changed the World
The following "legends" are sure to evoke a sense of familiarity yet also a sense of wonder, as you may not realize they were created in such unique circumstances. Top ...
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The Most Important Inventions of All Time
Condoms, the wheel, the printing press, telephones, light bulbs… are among the most important inventions of all time, as selected by a team of experts from Life's Little Mysteries.1. The ...
When the Antibiotic Inventor is Forgotten
Sixteen years before Alexander Fleming discovered the antibiotic that inhibits bacteria in mold, a French scientist also described a similar finding in his thesis.In 1897, a young French medical student ...
