
The filmmaker sheds light on the stories behind various accidental inventions and innovations that have changed the lives of people.

How a failed poison gas detector results in the invention of the smoke detector; a Russian genius tries to measure gas density, but ends up with musical instrument; the Theremin.

The unexpected stories behind the inventions of the teabag, the gin & tonic, Disulfiram, and American female politicians.

How a party drug from the 19th Century, and a banged knee, led to the invention of anesthetics; electrotherapy and the true story behind the invention of the telephone.

The search for an artificial form of quinine accidentally creates the first artificial dye, Mauveine; a failed dry-cleaning fluid results in Saran Wrap.