Accidental discoveries

Dynamite

1867

Alfred Nobel was experimenting with nytroglicerin and when he mixed it with kielselghur, he found a way to tame the substance and through the process, many people lost their lives. Dynamite was created by Alfred Nobel in 1867.

Chewing gum

1870

Thomas Adams was experimenting with chicle, looking for a substitute for rubber. He failed many times but when he put a piece on his mouth, he liked it.The first mass produced chewing gum was invented by Adam.

First artificial sweetener

1878

Constatin Falghberg was woring in the lab when accidentally tried some of the chemicals and realized how sweet they were. Saccharin, the first artificial sweetener was discovered by Constantin Falghberg in 1878.

The microwave

1946

Percy Spencer was working on a radar project. While he was testing a new vacuum tool, he discovered that the chocolate he had on his pocket melted down, he tested it with other items. The microwave was invented by Percy Spencer in 1946.