Butter-Powered Fire Alarms And Other Wacky Inventions

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Published on September 18, 2025 4:01:10 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxPBkEryE54

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Did you know that some of the most important inventions were discovered by accident? This episode dives into the incredible stories behind three such innovations. Discover how a physicist's cigarette smoke led to the invention of the modern smoke detector, how a clumsy chemist's broken beaker resulted in the creation of safety glass, and how a brewer's quest for gunpowder led to the discovery of iodine.

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