From gunpowder to Viagra, many of the greatest eureka moments in human history were chance discoveries that led to world-changing inventions and ideas. This book takes the reader on a tour of the scientific and technological advancements where leaps of faith, unexpected inspiration and sudden shifts of understanding brought about overnight changes in our perception of the world. Celebrating the accidental Einsteins whose moments of inspiration changed the world, this book covers the work of familiar figures such as Isaac ...
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From gunpowder to Viagra, many of the greatest eureka moments in human history were chance discoveries that led to world-changing inventions and ideas. This book takes the reader on a tour of the scientific and technological advancements where leaps of faith, unexpected inspiration and sudden shifts of understanding brought about overnight changes in our perception of the world. Celebrating the accidental Einsteins whose moments of inspiration changed the world, this book covers the work of familiar figures such as Isaac Newton and Louis Pasteur, but also reveals unsung heroes like the inventors of safety glass, Teflon, batteries and the radio.
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