Listen free for 30 days

  • Accidental Inventions that Changed Our World

  • 50 True Stories of Mistakes that Actually Worked and Their Origins
  • Written by: Cooper The Pooper
  • Narrated by: KC Wayman
  • Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (1 rating)

Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
Premium Plus auto-renews for $14.95/mo + applicable taxes after 30 days. Cancel anytime.
Accidental Inventions that Changed Our World cover art

Accidental Inventions that Changed Our World

Written by: Cooper The Pooper
Narrated by: KC Wayman
Try for $0.00

$14.95 a month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy Now for $8.71

Buy Now for $8.71

Pay using card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Tax where applicable.

Publisher's Summary

Discover some of the world's most incredible inventions that were—surprisingly—made by accident.

Have you ever wondered how some of the most popular items that we see and use in our daily lives were made?

Would you be surprised to know that some of these inventions were made by mistake, only to become widely-used and beloved products?

When we think of accidents or mistakes, we automatically think of failure–that you need to throw everything out and start over from scratch, or maybe just give up.

Well, these inventors and creators proved that notion wrong!

In fact, they became the definition of “if you make a mistake, learn from it and adapt yourself to the new situation.”

It’s time to go on an adventure to discover the accidental origin stories behind some of the world’s most popular objects.

In this exciting discovery of accidents, you will discover:

  • Fifty of the most popular inventions out there and the true stories behind how they were accidentally created
  • A blast from the past–childhood toys that started out as serious objects before turning into the fun toys you remember so well
  • The mishap at sea that led to the creation of the hole-centered donut
  • Lifesaving medications that you might use every day that were created for totally different purposes
  • How a failed invention for a strong adhesive eventually gave rise to this popular office supply
  • Objects and appliances around your home that you wouldn’t believe were intended for other uses
  • And much more.

These stories will show you that mistakes and failures don’t have to mean the end of your dream. In fact, they could just be the beginning.

Be inspired to turn your mistakes into successes and find the potential behind every accident.

When accidents happen, get curious, not furious: Scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now.

©2022 Cooper The Pooper (P)2022 Cooper The Pooper

What listeners say about Accidental Inventions that Changed Our World

Average Customer Ratings
Overall
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    1
  • 4 Stars
    0
  • 3 Stars
    0
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0
Performance
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    1
  • 4 Stars
    0
  • 3 Stars
    0
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0
Story
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    1
  • 4 Stars
    0
  • 3 Stars
    0
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Wow

This audiobook got me excited when I heard of the world's most incredible inventions that were surprisingly made by accident. Whenever new inventions come to life, the public gets excited, but also It can be dangerous to people depending on what is invented. There are Lifesaving medications that people might use every day that were created for totally different purposes for example epinephrine which was meant to treat for side effects, but if we do not follow the instructions, it can destroy people's lives. Every invention has a purpose, and it should help people's lives. I like the narrator's voice and story.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!