TIL that gunpowder was accidentally discovered when Chinese alchemists tried to develop a “fountain of youth” potion.

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  1. 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.

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