An introduction to some significant inventions from the Victorian era. Adam Hart-Davis explains how the discovery that a bitter tree bark could protect against malaria lead to the invention of ‘gin ...
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The fascinating backstories of the top 11 unintentional innovations in history are explored in this article. From the surprising delight of the microwave oven to the pivotal discovery of penicillin, ...