Today I learned on Nostr: TIL that in 1928, Scottish scientist Alexander Fleming accidentally discovered ...

TIL that in 1928, Scottish scientist Alexander Fleming accidentally discovered penicillin when he noticed mold killing bacteria in his petri dish. This accidental finding marked the beginning of modern antibiotics, revolutionizing medicine and saving millions of lives.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Fleming
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