Accidental Discoveries That Go Boom

In the second edition of the accidental discoveries series, Reactions explains the stories of how TNT, dynamite, and even air bags were discovered totally by accident

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Chemistry usually involves precise measurements and careful testing in order to get significant results. But a bunch of notable discoveries happened by accident. In the second edition of our accidental discoveries series, get to know the stories of how TNT, dynamite, and even air bags were discovered totally by accident.

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