Great discoveries are made
accidentally. We have heard about many great inventions given by the famous
inventors till now. Today we will discuss some of those inventions that evolved
accidentally. Although these discoveries have taken the world to the next level
and are very useful in human life. I have searched out 10 accidental inventions
which are extremely useful in today’s era.
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Accidental Inventions |
While exploring the invention story
mentioned below, you will notice that some creations are of extreme used for
us. Without it, we can’t survive at all. Read the great discoveries which are
unplanned and is of great use. Follow
1. The Microwave
In the 1940s, Raytheon in the U.S.
company was working on the use of Magnetron used in radar systems. Percy
Spencer was standing next to the device and notice that a chocolate bar starts
melting in his pocket. All the time he worked further and kept food bowl and
found that the food cooked faster due to microwave energy. What a great
discovery by Spencer. For most of the people, it is the gift by Percy L.
Spencer.
Invented by Percy L. Spencer
2.
One day both the person Remsen and
Fahlberg was working in John’s Hopkins laboratory on coal tar derivatives and
left for dinner. Constantin hasn't washed his hand while eating, he felt a
sweet thing in his hand. Now this sweetener turned out a calorie-free which is
one of the new inventions of all time. This accidental discovers allow diabetic
patients to taste sweeter.
Invented by Ira Remsen, Constantin Fahlberg
3. Play-Doh
Who don’t know Play-Doh, you may have
seen kids playing with it makes different shapes. Well, it was developed not
for playing purposes, but as a wall cleaner, as a result, this idea didn’t work
at all. This leads to bankruptcy to Kutol products. Later, school children were
starting creating several types of arts and ornaments. From that day onwards,
this has been used as playing thing.
Invented by Kutol Products
4. Velcro
This is science invention something
surprising that a dog was the base to discover Velcro, No it’s right! All
right, let me elaborate it. Actually, what happened George de Mestral was on a
hunting trip with his dog and notice and the irritating tendency of burrs to
stick with his furs(socks). From that time he spends years to find a fabric and
finally, Velcro was invented.
Invented by George de Mestral
5. Ice Cream Cones
We all are ice cream fans, especially
the cone, right? But did you know that these cone evolutions were actually done
because there was nothing left to serve ice cream! Yes, in earlier year’s ice
cream was served in dishes. Near about 1904, an ice cream stall at the fair was
doing so well and their plates were running out so quickly. While on the other
side a Persian waffle stall was hardly selling anything. Then the two stall
owners decided of rolling up the waffles and plopping ice cream on the rolled
waffle. Like this, the ice cream cone was born.
Invented by Marchiony and Ernest A. Hamwi
6. Super Glue
In 1942, when Harry Coover was working
in the laboratory he found a substance that was created by him only –
Cyanoacrylate, which was a great failure. He found that he was stuck in the
same thing and it was so strong that he could not come out. Further, Harry and
his team start playing by sticking various objects in the laboratory and found
a strong bond without heating. This is how super glue was known to all.
Invented by Harry Coover
7. Pacemaker
Yes, this too is an Accidental
Invention, it was not made as the pacemaker. Well, it was a result of Wilson
Greatbatch who was trying to make an oscillator to record the heart sound, but
he pulled out the wrong resistor from the box. On the contrary, as the device
was assembled it starts collecting the electric pulse. And thus used as a
pacemaker by doctors.
Invented by Wilson Greatbatch
8. X-Rays
The invention story of X-rays is a
fascinating one. In the days of 1895, when Wilhelm Roentgen was doing his
routine experiment, including cathode rays. He experienced a surprising thing that
a piece of fluorescent cardboard was lit
up from across the room. Also, he noticed that the light was passing through
the solid objects and this is how the first x-ray image was taken of his wife’s
hand.
Invented by Wilhelm Roentgen
9. Matches
One day John Walker was working with
certain chemicals and found a dried substance at the end of the stick. As he
tried to remove that it suddenly gets voila, sparks and flame. Thereafter, he
named these sticks as Friction lights and sold under his pharmacy. Now, these
matches come in a cardboard box and equipped with sandpaper.
Invented by John Walker
10. Viagra
This was discovered as a drug only,
but to treat people with Angina, originator to heart attacks. The company was
hoping that this drug would relax the blood vessel but it failed.
Coincidentally, This blue pills became the first oral treatment for ED
(erectile dysfunction).
Invented by Pfizer
So, above all these were some of the
scientists and their discoveries, which was actually accidental. But, in
today's time, these discoveries are proving to be the successful ones
Accidental Inventions
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