From accidental discoveries to breakthrough innovations

From accidental discoveries to breakthrough innovations

Accidents can sometimes lead to great discoveries that can change the world of innovation. This article lists some of the most notable accidental discoveries that have become an integral part of our daily lives. From cornflakes and post-it notes to penicillin and the pacemaker, these innovations were all discovered by accident. Learning from these accidents can help turn bad ideas into great ones. Innovation Cloud is a helpful tool for collecting, improving, and developing ideas to turn them into successful innovations.

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