{"product_id":"the-curiosity-files-piper-vale-9798275892406","title":"The Curiosity Files: Invented by Accident: The world's greatest inventions started with \"Oops.\"","description":"Some of humanity's most brilliant creations didn't come from genius...\u003cbr\u003eThey came from spilled chemicals, burned snacks, bad guesses, and pure accidental chaos. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom microwaves discovered by a man standing next to a magnetron with a melting chocolate bar, to the scientist who dropped a moldy sandwich into his experiment and accidentally invented antibiotics, this book explores the incredible-but totally real-moments when mistakes changed the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside, you'll discover: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e✨ The explosion that led to the invention of safety glass\u003cbr\u003e✨ The volcano-like mess that became the modern lava lamp\u003cbr\u003e✨ The kid who invented popsicles because he forgot something outside\u003cbr\u003e✨ The scientist whose curiosity about sticky trousers created Velcro\u003cbr\u003e✨ The bored chemist who invented Play-Doh without meaning to\u003cbr\u003e✨ The broken camera that created the first-ever GIF-style animation\u003cbr\u003e✨ And dozens more unbelievable \"wrong turns\" that became breakthroughs \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book uncovers 20 chapters of mind-blowing stories, genius-level accidents, and hilarious \"wait... what?!\" moments that transformed our everyday lives - proving that sometimes failure is just success in disguise. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for curious minds ages 12-16 (and anyone who loves fun facts), The Curiosity Files: Invented by Accident shows that the world isn't just shaped by brilliance - it's shaped by curiosity, courage, and a whole lot of happy accidents.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Piper Vale\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798275892406\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/24\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 196\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.59lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.42d","brand":"Piper Vale","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48659715981567,"sku":"9798275892406","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-curiosity-files-piper-vale-9798275892406","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}