Recommended from 7 years.
Explore a variety of remarkable and notable errors that may be unfamiliar to you in this engaging and informative book.
For instance, Alexander Fleming serendipitously discovered penicillin when he neglected to clean his laboratory. Additionally, an 11-year-old inadvertently created the ice lolly. There is also the chemist whose explosive error resulted in the invention of the first matchstick, and the chef whose efforts to satisfy a discerning patron led to the development of crisps.
From architectural mistakes to musical errors, and innovations such as mouthwash, ice-cream cones, post-it notes, and fireworks, this book examines a plethora of extraordinary blunders that have significantly influenced the world. Perhaps one day you too will contribute to such an impressive legacy.
Developed with insights from specialists at the University of Cambridge.