Here are 10 small events that have caused a major domino effect in history:

1. The Fall of an Apple — Isaac Newton and Gravity

  • According to legend, seeing an apple fall inspired Newton to formulate the laws of gravity. This led to a revolution in science and technology, and changed our understanding of the universe.

2. The assassination of Frans Ferdinand — Start of the First World War

  • The assassination of the Austrian archduke in Sarajevo (1914) seemed like a local conflict, but through a web of alliances, it resulted in the First World War, which completely rearranged the geopolitical map.

3. A spark in a manger — The Great Fire of London (1666)

  • A small fire in a bakery on Pudding Lane caused a fire that destroyed almost the entire city of London. This led to major changes in urban planning and fire safety rules.

4. The discovery of penicillin — Accidental mold growth

  • Alexander Fleming discovered by chance in 1928 that a fungus killed bacteria. This led to the development of antibiotics, which have saved millions of lives.

5. Forgetting a handbrake — The Montparnasse train disaster

  • In 1895, a driver forgot to use the brakes properly, causing a train to crash through a station wall. This accident led to improvements in rail safety and braking systems.

6. A Lost Letter — The Rosetta Stone

  • A forgotten inscription on the Rosetta Stone, found by French soldiers in 1799, led to the deciphering of Egyptian hieroglyphics and a better understanding of ancient Egyptian culture.

7. A cup of tea — The Boston Tea Party

  • The tax on tea led to a small protest in Boston in 1773. This started a chain reaction that ultimately led to the American Revolution.

8. A Bad Harvest — The Irish Potato Famine

  • A potato disease in Ireland in the 1840s caused massive famine. This led to a wave of migration to the United States and changed the demographics of both countries.

9. A faulty lift cable — Safety revolution

  • In 1853, Elisha Otis demonstrated an elevator with an emergency brake. This small invention made it possible to build skyscrapers and changed urban architecture worldwide.

10. A ticking clock — Einstein's theory of relativity

  • A question about a clock and a train inspired Albert Einstein to write his special theory of relativity in 1905, which laid the foundation for modern physics and technologies such as GPS.

Such small events show how seemingly trivial moments can change the course of history.

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