Some of humanity’s most brilliant creations didn’t come from genius…They came from spilled chemicals, burned snacks, bad guesses, and pure accidental chaos.From microwaves discovered by a man standing next to a magnetron with a melting chocolate bar, to the scientist who dropped a moldy sandwich into his experiment and accidentally invented antibiotics, this book explores the incredible–but totally real–moments when mistakes changed the world.Inside, you’ll discover:✨ The explosion that led to the invention of safety glass✨ The volcano-like mess that became the modern lava lamp✨ The kid who invented popsicles because he forgot something outside✨ The scientist whose curiosity about sticky trousers created Velcro✨ The bored chemist who invented Play-Doh without meaning to✨ The broken camera that created the first-ever GIF-style animation✨ And dozens more unbelievable “wrong turns” that became breakthroughsThis book uncovers 20 chapters of mind-blowing stories, genius-level accidents, and hilarious “wait… what?!” moments that transformed our everyday lives — proving that sometimes failure is just success in disguise.Perfect for curious minds ages 12–16 (and anyone who loves fun facts), The Curiosity Files: Invented by Accident shows that the world isn’t just shaped by brilliance — it’s shaped by curiosity, courage, and a whole lot of happy accidents.
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Discover the surprising stories behind 20 accidental inventions that changed our lives, proving that mistakes can lead to incredible breakthroughs and fun surprises for curious readers aged 12-16.
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