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The first photograph was created when Joseph Nicéphore Niépce left a pewter plate in sunlight.
In 1826, Niépce created the first permanent photograph by accident when he left a pewter plate coated with bitumen in direct sunlight. This accidental exposure led to the development of photography.
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Iodine was discovered in seaweed ash being used to treat goiter.
In 1811, Bernard Courtois discovered iodine while extracting sodium and potassium compounds from seaweed ash. This accidental discovery...
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Post-it Notes were created when an attempt to make super-strong adhesive failed.
In 1968, Spencer Silver at 3M accidentally created an adhesive that was pressure-sensitive and reusable instead of super-strong....
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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...