25 GREATEST INVENTIONS That Were Discovered By Accident

From the sticky situation that led to Spray-On Skin to the burnt offering that birthed potato chips, history is littered with happy accidents that have made our lives easier, tastier, and, well...stickier.

Here are the 25 Greatest Inventions That Was Discovered By Accident

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Our latest video, "25 Greatest Inventions That Were Found By Accident," takes you on a fascinating journey through the world of accidental genius. From the commonplace Cellophane to the adored Slurpees and life-saving Smoke Detectors, come with us as we learn the interesting tales behind these happy accidents. Learn about how random events and twists of fate led to some of the most important ideas of our time. Don't miss this exciting journey of new ideas and lucky finds!

Author: Hestie Bernard
Music: Soucers Unaware - Jade Wii

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:33 - Silly Putty
1:02 - Viagra
1:38 - Scotchgard
2:10 - Ivory Soap
2:36 - Champagne
3:11 - Matches
3:44 - Quinine
4:30 - X-Rays
5:13 - Dry Cleaning
5:49 - Botox Treatment
6:27 - Bubble Wrap
7:06 - The Slinky
7:33 - Brandy
8:01 - Ink-jet Printers
8:32 - Slurpees
9:03 - Dippin’ Dots
9:34 - Radioactivity
10:25 - Cellophane
10:53 - LSD
11:39 - The Pacemaker
12:11 - Spray-On Skin
12:39 - Smoke Detectors
13:10 - Dynamite
14:01 - Potato Chips
14:30 - Coca-Cola
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[terrimiller]

I'm surprised that penicillin is not on the list.

[dawnhall]

Love this list ❤. Love seeing Mike 😊❤😊. Keep up the awesome work list 25👏👏👏👏👏👏😊❤😊

[BrendaHope-ceew]

I would have thought the microwave oven would have been on this list, next time!

[elizaann]

Christopher Merrett, an English scientist, actually documented how to put the fizz into sparkling wine 30 years before Dom Pérignon. In 1662,

[eggy]

The invention of the spray on skin, because a few years later it was needed for the Bali bombings that happened, ie terrorism in Bali in the early 00s, Dr Fiona Wood and her team, helped the victims of that incident, they had to fly them to Perth Australia to receive that special skin graft, she saved alot of people, for what she invented. Dr Wood is an ordinary lady, just doing her job. She became the Australian of the year, i.e., she received an award and more $$$, so then the average person could receive that treatment as well.

[madmonk]

Quinine is also used for restless leg syndrome, and Cadbury flake was also a happy accident!

[buckysgirl]

I now have the Slinky's theme song in my head.

[kenbyers]

Good job Matt, as a Dad I know how much helping your grow children bring a great feeling to your heart.

[anitaburch]

My grandson loves running up and down bubble wrap.

[patticampana]

I still use Ivory soap. No additives, just pure. So good for your skin.

[loripeterson]

My mom said they would put an aspirin in a bottle of coke and they had a good time with whatever the reaction was they had. Thus was in the 50's.

[jallen]

I'm not sure if this is true or not, but I've always heard the story that when Arthur Guinness was brewing his beer he accidentally burnt the hops, creating the greatest drink known to man: Guinness Stout.
Another fun video, thanks Mike. It's playoff time and as always GO BOLTS!

[romecottrell]

This is a good video 📹 mistakes can be made better and this proves it 👍 😊.

[robertclark]

Although plastic surgery was intended for veterans of WW1 and WW2 to look somewhat less displeasing it became a big hit for criminal purposes and Hollywood alike .

[robertclark]

While the wrestling move the DDT is almost commonplace in most wrestling promotions and has been diluted somewhat it was usually a knockout to any opponent . The move came about while Jake "The Snake" Roberts had his opponent in a front facelock and accidentally dropped backwards taking his opponent with him knocking the opponent out for an easy pinfall . As you said the rest is history .

[tommunyon]

When I bought my Naval officer's bridge coat in 1979 I was told it was made with what was dubbed " beaver cloth" and that I was to never use Scotchguard on it.

[Willowny]

Men “saluted” the invention of Viagra. 😂

[jasonsnider]

Great video, but I think you need a part two. I know of two things you missed - bubble gum and Penicillin - and if I can think of that many, there are probably others.

[terimcd]

Ok, so I had to ask my hubby. I asked if he ever heard of, "Dip N Dots" since they've been out since the 80's. He replied, "no". I'm from a completely different part of the country and this is only my second time of ever hearing about them...oh, and I've been around since the 70's.

[chrispeck]

I've been listening to this channel for about a month and it amazes and worries me about how many of these are flat out wrong or half truths. It makes me wonder how many people of these I can actually believe.