Top 10 Accidental Scientific Discoveries


Occasionally science is completely random. For this list, we’ll be looking at the top scientific discoveries made during unrelated experiments, or completely by accident. Our countdown includes Gunpowder, Viagra, Microwave Ovens, and more! Which of these discoveries do you think was the most impressive? Be sure to share with us in the comments below.

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  1. The discovery of the important B-3 variant, Nicotinamide Riboside, was made by accident by Dr. Charles Brenner while he was at Dartmouth College. Search it at clinical trials gov, About NAD, and Raising NAD, and just generally. It is an important discovery made by just happening to give the molecule to flat worms.

  2. Mental Health medication. The first ever medication for mental illness – Chlorpromazine (AKA Thorazine) – was actually intended to treat Tuberculosis. It failed miserably at its intention, but went on to be very successful in treating anxiety, rage, mania, schizophrenia and PTSD.

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