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Pyroceram (glass-ceramic) was discovered when a glass furnace malfunctioned.
In 1952, S. Donald Stookey placed a piece of photosensitive glass in a furnace that overheated. Instead of melting, it turned into a white, ceramic material stronger than steel. This led to the development of CorningWare and other glass-ceramic products.
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The gas laws were discovered through champagne bottle explosions.
In the 17th century, Dom Pérignon noticed that champagne bottles exploded more frequently in warm weather. This led...
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Safety glass was invented after a lab accident with a cellulose-coated flask.
Édouard Bénédictus discovered safety glass when a cellulose-nitrate-coated flask shattered but held its shape. This led to modern...
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Corn Flakes were created through forgotten cooked wheat.
The Kellogg brothers accidentally left cooked wheat out overnight. When processed, it created wheat flakes, leading to the...