Innovations can often stem from deliberate experimentation, but sometimes the world’s most impactful discoveries come entirely by accident. From life-saving medical breakthroughs to household staples, these unexpected inventions have shaped the way we live today.
Some of the world’s most brilliant inventions came from moments of complete surprise — or even outright failure.
These common objects were never supposed to exist — until unexpected discoveries changed the world.
These regular folks never set out to change the world—but somehow, they did.
Some of the world’s most beloved foods—like potato chips and chocolate chip cookies—were never planned but born from brilliant blunders and happy kitchen accidents.
Some of the world’s most groundbreaking inventions weren’t planned—they were happy accidents.