7 Everyday Objects That Were Invented by Accident
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3 Penicillin — Contaminated Petri Dishes
Alexander Fleming left petri dishes uncovered before vacation. When he returned, mold had killed the bacteria around it. That mold was Penicillium, and his accidental discovery led to the first antibiotic, saving an estimated 200 million lives.