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Vaseline was discovered by oil rig workers who complained about a waxy substance.
In 1859, Robert Chesebrough noticed oil workers using 'rod wax' that accumulated on oil rigs to heal their wounds. This led to the development of petroleum jelly, marketed as Vaseline. The accidental discovery created a multi-billion dollar petroleum products industry.
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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...
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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....