🧭 The origin of “serendipity”
Did you know the term "serendipity" has an intriguing origin story? Coined by writer Horace Walpole in 1754, it's based on a Persian fairy tale called "The Three Princes of Serendip." In the tale, the princes made discoveries by accident and sagacity. So, here's your question:
What modern invention was discovered serendipitously, leading to a sticky situation that revolutionized our daily lives?
A) Microwave Oven
B) Post-it Notes
C) Velcro
D) Penicillin
Hint: If you often find yourself sticking to your goals (or your fridge), you might have a clue! The answer is below.
Wait for it….
The modern invention that led to a sticky situation that revolutionized our daily lives is
B) Post-it notes. In 1968, Dr. Spencer Silver, a scientist at 3M, was trying to create a super-strong adhesive but instead created a low-tack, reusable adhesive. It wasn’t until 1974 that his colleague Art Fry came up with the idea of using the adhesive to anchor his bookmark in his hymnal.
Did you answer correctly?
