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Why did John Walker decide not to patent his invention of matches?
Why did John Walker decide not to patent his invention of matches?
What was John Walker's accidental invention in the early 1800s?
What was John Walker's accidental invention in the early 1800s?
What was the accidental invention made by American scientist Roy J. Plunkett?
What was the accidental invention made by American scientist Roy J. Plunkett?
What were the useful qualities of the white waxy substance discovered by Roy J. Plunkett?
What were the useful qualities of the white waxy substance discovered by Roy J. Plunkett?
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What was the solution to making George Crum's fries crispy enough, leading to the accidental invention of potato chips?
What was the solution to making George Crum's fries crispy enough, leading to the accidental invention of potato chips?
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John Walker patented his invention of matches because he wanted to benefit financially from it.
John Walker patented his invention of matches because he wanted to benefit financially from it.
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George Crum intentionally sliced the potatoes thin to create the first potato chips.
George Crum intentionally sliced the potatoes thin to create the first potato chips.
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Roy J. Plunkett was trying to create a nonstick substance when he accidentally discovered Teflon.
Roy J. Plunkett was trying to create a nonstick substance when he accidentally discovered Teflon.
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The white waxy substance discovered by Roy J. Plunkett was initially thought to be a failed experiment.
The white waxy substance discovered by Roy J. Plunkett was initially thought to be a failed experiment.
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The accidental invention of matches by John Walker led to the creation of cardboard matches replaced with 3-inch wooden sticks.
The accidental invention of matches by John Walker led to the creation of cardboard matches replaced with 3-inch wooden sticks.
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What was the accidental invention made by New York chef George Crum?
What was the accidental invention made by New York chef George Crum?
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Why did British pharmacist John Walker decide not to patent his invention of matches?
Why did British pharmacist John Walker decide not to patent his invention of matches?
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What was the solution to making George Crum's fries crispy enough, leading to the accidental invention of potato chips?
What was the solution to making George Crum's fries crispy enough, leading to the accidental invention of potato chips?
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What was the useful quality of the white waxy substance discovered by American scientist Roy J. Plunkett?
What was the useful quality of the white waxy substance discovered by American scientist Roy J. Plunkett?
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What was John Walker's accidental invention in the early 1800s?
What was John Walker's accidental invention in the early 1800s?
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Study Notes
Accidental Inventions
- John Walker's accidental invention in the early 1800s was matches, but he did not patent it.
- Walker's decision not to patent matches was not for financial gain, but rather for reasons unknown.
Roy J. Plunkett's Invention
- American scientist Roy J. Plunkett accidentally discovered Teflon while trying to create a non-stick substance.
- The white waxy substance discovered by Plunkett was initially thought to be a failed experiment.
- The useful quality of Teflon was its non-stick property.
George Crum's Invention
- New York chef George Crum accidentally invented potato chips.
- The solution to making Crum's fries crispy enough, leading to the invention of potato chips, was to slice the potatoes very thin and fry them.
- Crum did not intentionally slice the potatoes thin to create the first potato chips; it was an accidental discovery.
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Test your knowledge of accidental inventions that changed our way of life. From matches to microwave ovens, these unexpected discoveries have had a major impact on society. See if you can identify these game-changing products and their creators!
