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MATCHSTICK INVENTION
In 1826, John Walker scraped chemicals off a stick,and the accident helped create the modern matchstickIn 1826, John Walker accidentally invented the friction match. This discovery changed how people made fire. Before matches, starting a fire...
9 everyday things that were invented by accidentThese popular inventions were never the plan—but from kitchens to science labs, they emerged by accident. Here’s how 9 delightful mistakes ...
India's protests over farm laws have parallels in 18th century EnglandA new bargain with farmers is needed for India to have a shot at reclaiming past glory. In 1750, the Mughal Empire accounted for about a qu...