Popular Things That Were Invented By Accident

The video explores various everyday items that were invented by accident. It covers the stories of Percy Spencer's microwave, Charles Goodyear's vulcanization of rubber, Constantine Falberg's saccharin, Alfred Fielding's bubble wrap, the creation of champagne by monks, Spencer Silver's Post-it notes, and Amel Frye's Velveeta cheese. Each invention arose from unexpected circumstances, leading to significant impacts on technology, food, and daily life.

Who accidentally discovered the technology for the microwave oven?

• Nikola Tesla

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Percy Spencer

• Thomas Edison

What was Charles Goodyear trying to improve when he accidentally invented vulcanized rubber?

• The durability of glass

• The taste of chocolate

• The strength of steel

• The flexibility of rubber

Which sweetener was discovered by Constantine Falberg?

• Stevia

• Sucralose

• Saccharin

• Aspartame

What was the original purpose of the invention that led to bubble wrap?

• Postal packaging

• Textured wallpaper

• Insulation material

• Soundproofing

What problem did Don Pierre Perignon initially try to solve with champagne?

• Excessive sweetness

• Cloudy appearance

• Lack of bubbles

• Fizziness and bottle bursting

What was Spencer Silver originally trying to invent at 3M?

• A strong adhesive

• A heat-resistant material

• A flexible plastic

• A waterproof coating

What was Art Fry's problem that led to the creation of Post-it notes?

• Misplacing his glasses

• Bookmarks falling out of his hymnal

• Losing his keys

• Forgetting his grocery list

What was the main ingredient added to leftover cheese to create Velveeta?

• Cream

• Milk

• Whey

• Butter

What was Velveeta initially marketed as?

• A luxury cheese

• A healthier cheese alternative

• A gourmet cheese

• A low-fat cheese

What unique quality of Velveeta was eventually highlighted in its advertising?

• Its ability to stay creamy when melted

• Its strong flavor

• Its long shelf life

• Its low calorie content