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Here we take a look at 10 major discoveries, inventions, and inspirational moments that were, for the most part, come across by accident. Call it fate, call it chance, call it dumb luck, some of the ...

This story, headlined "Corps never pursued design doubts," was originally published Dec. 30, 2005. It is being republished for the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina as part of The Times-Picayune's ...