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Accidental Inventions that Changed Our World

50 True Stories of Mistakes that Actually Worked and Their Origins

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Accidental Inventions that Changed Our World

By: Cooper The Pooper
Narrated by: KC Wayman
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Discover some of the world's most incredible inventions that were—surprisingly—made by accident.

Have you ever wondered how some of the most popular items that we see and use in our daily lives were made?

Would you be surprised to know that some of these inventions were made by mistake, only to become widely-used and beloved products?

When we think of accidents or mistakes, we automatically think of failure–that you need to throw everything out and start over from scratch, or maybe just give up.

Well, these inventors and creators proved that notion wrong!

In fact, they became the definition of “if you make a mistake, learn from it and adapt yourself to the new situation.”

It’s time to go on an adventure to discover the accidental origin stories behind some of the world’s most popular objects.

In this exciting discovery of accidents, you will discover:

  • Fifty of the most popular inventions out there and the true stories behind how they were accidentally created
  • A blast from the past–childhood toys that started out as serious objects before turning into the fun toys you remember so well
  • The mishap at sea that led to the creation of the hole-centered donut
  • Lifesaving medications that you might use every day that were created for totally different purposes
  • How a failed invention for a strong adhesive eventually gave rise to this popular office supply
  • Objects and appliances around your home that you wouldn’t believe were intended for other uses
  • And much more.

These stories will show you that mistakes and failures don’t have to mean the end of your dream. In fact, they could just be the beginning.

Be inspired to turn your mistakes into successes and find the potential behind every accident.

When accidents happen, get curious, not furious: Scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now.

©2022 Cooper The Pooper (P)2022 Cooper The Pooper
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