Chance Discoveries: Accidental Breakthroughs in Science and Technology

Sometimes, great discoveries happen by accident!

Scientists were trying to do one thing, but stumbled upon something else completely unexpected.

For example, a scientist left a petri dish of bacteria and found mold that could kill germs, which led to penicillin.

Others were working on other projects but noticed something unusual, like how microwaves could cook food or how a special substance could make things non-stick.

These "chance discoveries" changed the world, from saving lives to making our daily lives easier.