Discoverer: Spencer Silver (1968)
The Accident: A weak adhesive that wouldn't stay stuck
The perfect failure became perfectly useful
Spider silk → Bulletproof vests
Nature's strongest fiber inspires protective technology
"A canceled flight meant attending the lecture that changed everything"
What if this obstacle is actually a teacher?
"Coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous."
— Albert Einstein
The Serendipity Engine ~ Celebrating happy accidents since 2026
"In the fields of observation, chance favors only the prepared mind."