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Penicillin and Other Incredible Mistakes You’ve (Probably) Never Heard of

Natalie Labarre, Gosia Herba (illus)
One of Nosy Crow’s collaborations with the University of Cambridge is this illustrated account of some of the world’s most successful mistakes, such as Fleming’s discovery of penicillin and the chain of events that led to the creation of crisps, mouthwash and ice-cream. A follow-up to Incredible Jobs You’ve (Probably) Never Heard of.
Nosy Crow Ltd, £14.99, 9 April 2026, 9781839941160
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