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TIL that gunpowder was accidentally discovered when Chinese alchemists tried to develop a “fountain of youth” potion.
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They made the fountain of death instead.
It’s days like these I curse the Chinese for inventing gunpowder
You’d definitely be forever young if you used it wrong.
I mean, sorta? Depends on what side you’re on.
Many inventions happen by accident.
Viagra was invented by a chemist researching medicine to lower blood pressure. I have naturally low blood pressure and took it just to try it out. It worked. I blacked out but my dick was as hard as wood. Or so my gf told me because I was out cold.
Didn’t want to age past 26? Now you don’t have to!
“my first wishes I’d like to be more bangable”