happy accident

A mistake or unplanned event that results in a beneficial outcome or pleasant surprise. The creation of penicillin was a happy accident that resulted from Alexander Fleming's discovery of mold growing in his agar plates.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Libby	['libi]
Cunobelinus	kyoo-no-bə-LIEN-əs (English)	Ancient Celtic
Beli	-	Welsh Mythology
Bradley	['brædli]
EylÜL	-	Turkish
Kastor	-	Greek Mythology