July 08, 2008, 16:26
Sheila GilbertNov. 21, 1883 Discoveries by Accident (newspaper)
Funny what you will find when reading old newspapers.
Nov. 21, 1883
Discoveries made by Accident
The power of lenses, as applied to the telescope, was discovered by a WATCH-MAKER'S APPRENTICE, while holding spectacle-glasses between his thumb and finger. He was startled at the suddenly-enlarged appearance of a neighboring church spire.
We watch people are a rare breed!
