Science's Biggest Oops: 30 Scientific Fails, Blunders, and Bizarre Discoveries That Changed The World (The Oops Files)

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by Ella Factfinder

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Science’s Biggest Oops: True Stories of When Science Goes Wrong Explore the hilarious, costly, and downright unbelievable mistakes that shaped science as we know it. From billion-dollar blunders to forehead-slapping failures, Science’s Biggest Oops dives into the real-life stories of how even the world’s smartest scientists and engineers have made epic mistakes and what we learned from them. The space telescope that needed glasses (yes, really) - A "miracle cure" that became a medical disaster - NASA’s most expensive facepalm - A tiny measurement error that threw off centuries of science Packed with strange facts, science fails, and eye-popping stories, this book reveals: ✅ How scientific failure often leads to discovery ✅ The human side of science, full of hubris, bias, and breakthroughs ✅ Why no theory, formula, or invention is ever truly flawless With a sharp, witty tone and loads of “wait, what ?!” moments, this book is perfect for: • Science fans, trivia buffs, and curious minds • Students and educators looking to show the real side of STEM • Anyone who enjoys laughing at human folly and learning from it Because even the best minds get it wrong and sometimes, that’s how progress happens.

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