Accidental Inventions that Changed Our World

50 True Stories of Mistakes that Actually Worked and Their Origins

De: Cooper The Pooper

Narrado por: KC Wayman

Discover some of the world's most incredible inventions that were—surprisingly—made by accident.

Have you ever wondered how some of the most popular items that we see and use in our daily lives were made?

Would you be surprised to know that some of these inventions were made by mistake, only to become widely-used and beloved products?

When we think of accidents or mistakes, we automatically think of failure–that you need to throw everything out and start over from scratch, or maybe just give up.

Well, these inventors and creators proved that notion wrong!

In fact, they became the definition of “if you make a mistake, learn from it and adapt yourself to the new situation.”

It’s time to go on an adventure to discover the accidental origin stories behind some of the world’s most popular objects.

In this exciting discovery of accidents, you will discover:

• Fifty of the most popular inventions out there and the true stories behind how they were accidentally created
• A blast from the past–childhood toys that started out as serious objects before turning into the fun toys you remember so well
• The mishap at sea that led to the creation of the hole-centered donut
• Lifesaving medications that you might use every day that were created for totally different purposes
• How a failed invention for a strong adhesive eventually gave rise to this popular office supply
• Objects and appliances around your home that you wouldn’t believe were intended for other uses
• And much more.

These stories will show you that mistakes and failures don’t have to mean the end of your dream. In fact, they could just be the beginning.

Be inspired to turn your mistakes into successes and find the potential behind every accident.

When accidents happen, get curious, not furious: Scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now.

©2022 Cooper The Pooper (P)2022 Cooper The Pooper

Fun read!

"Accidental Inventions that Changed Our World" is a fantastic find for parents looking to teach their kids the value of mistakes. Filled with stories of accidental inventions that changed the world, it's a great way to show that not all errors are negative. It's become a favorite for car rides, sparking interesting conversations and helping us all see the potential in our blunders. An enlightening and enjoyable listen that has shifted our view on mistakes. Plus, it's packed with fun and surprising facts about inventions like chocolate chip cookies and popsicles, making it a delightful and educational experience.

A fun look at mind blowing inventions that I took for granted

This was such fun read!!! It was education and surprisingly shocking all that was invented by accident. The world would not be the same without all these items. I loved the one about the chocolate chip cookie, who know that was an accident! Then come is made from an ingredient similar to cocaine! No wonder it's additive! The popsicle, petroleum jelly, the slinky, and much more! I had to keep listening it was so much fun.

Cool Facts to Know

This book explores 50 true-to-life accidental inventions recorded in history. I found listening to this audiobook fascinating. I was left in awe by the little-known yet intriguing facts about some of the most useful inventions that were created by accident. This book made me realize that mistakes aren't always bad; they can lead to something useful

Wow, such fun information

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Great audiobook.

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Innovative Mistakes

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Insane facts

Who would you tell that many of the inventions that we take for granted today were accidental or just straight up mistakes. Very good entertaining and interesting book that opens your high into a lot of things.

The inventions that made the world, have crazy stories

When you look at our modern world have you ever stopped to think about how we got here? This book will show you the history of our modern world. There are some amazing stories.

Embrace the Unexpected, It Could Change the World

As a dad, I'm always looking for stories to inspire my kids that it's okay to mess up because it's all part of learning. This audiobook was a gold mine of such stories. Listening to tales of accidental inventions that shaped our world, I found the perfect examples to show my kids that not all mistakes are bad. Some can lead to amazing discoveries. It's become our car ride favorite, sparking endless "what if" conversations and teaching us all to see the potential in our blunders. A truly enlightening listen that has changed our perspective on mistakes.

What a fun delight!

This short book shows the true stories of mistakes that actually worked and their origins. Each story is a testament to the unpredictable. Nature of innovation showing that mistakes aren’t just obstacles, but opportunities to learn and adapt. This is a must read for anyone who loves to discover the quirky and unexpected paths that lead to innovation.