Dishes Invented by Mistake

A chef sliced potatoes super thin to annoy a picky guest. Result? The world’s favorite crispy snack!

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In 1904, a waffle seller ran out of plates and rolled waffles to hold ice cream. Boom! Ice cream cone was born.

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An 11-year-old left soda mix with a stick outside overnight. Next day, frozen treat = Popsicle.

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Two brothers accidentally left boiled wheat out. It dried into flakes, now the classic breakfast cereal.

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A baker added chocolate chunks, thinking they’d melt. Instead, gooey cookies became a sensation!

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From snacks to desserts, some of our favorite foods weren’t planned at all. Sometimes, mistakes taste amazing!

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Dishes Invented by Mistake

BY: PRAGATI UPADHYAY

A chef sliced potatoes super thin to annoy a picky guest. Result? The world’s favorite crispy snack!

Potato Chips

In 1904, a waffle seller ran out of plates and rolled waffles to hold ice cream. Boom! Ice cream cone was born.

Ice Cream Cone

An 11-year-old left soda mix with a stick outside overnight. Next day, frozen treat = Popsicle.

Popsicles

Two brothers accidentally left boiled wheat out. It dried into flakes, now the classic breakfast cereal.

Corn Flakes

A baker added chocolate chunks, thinking they’d melt. Instead, gooey cookies became a sensation!

Chocolate Chip Cookies

From snacks to desserts, some of our favorite foods weren’t planned at all. Sometimes, mistakes taste amazing!

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