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chance discovery



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The chance discovery led to one of the greatest archaeological finds in modern history, and the artifacts from Sanxingdui stirred questions that still perplex experts four decades later.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 8, 2026

"This chance discovery allowed us to recognize that we can design carbon nanotube architectures with desired characteristics by adjusting rotation angles and shaking conditions."

From Science Daily Dec. 11, 2023

A chance discovery in Beersheba long ago set Mr. Alshawamreh on his current trajectory.

From New York Times Mar. 11, 2023

Documentary about three men who make the chance discovery, at age 19, that they are identical triplets, separated at birth and adopted to different parents.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 26, 2018

Better to hide out and chance discovery than be caught in open country at sunrise.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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