Oops! That Worked! – Matches Were an Accident! The Shocking Truth

Ever tried lighting a fire without matches? Let’s just say… it’s not fun. But thanks to one chemist’s messy habits, we don’t have to struggle with flint and steel! The humble matchstick was discovered by accident in 1826 when British chemist John Walker scraped a chemical-covered stick on the floor—and it burst into flames! 🔥

But Walker made one big mistake: he never patented his invention! That meant others quickly improved and profited from his work. From the dangerous phosphorus matches to today’s safe, strike-anywhere versions, the match has come a long way!

💡 So next time you strike a match, remember—it all started with a happy accident!

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