We Brits invented a lot of stuff you use daily. Who invented the World Wide Web? That was Sir Tim Berners-Lee in 1989. He basically gave us cat memes and online shopping. You’re welcome (and also, sorry for the spam).
Then there’s Isaac Newton. He discovered gravity when an apple hit his head. Or did he? The story is probably a myth, but it’s a good one. I like to imagine he was just sitting there, having a bad day, and an apple hit him. “Ouch! That’s a law of physics!”
Don’t forget Alexander Fleming. He discovered penicillin in a petri dish he left dirty. The man was a messy genius. So next time you don’t clean your desk, just tell people you’re working on a medical breakthrough. It might not be true, but it sounds impressive.
