Alchemist Hennig Brand looks focused, if maybe a bit drained, in this 1795 painting by Joseph Wright. The painting depicts Brand's discovery of the chemical element phosphorus. Joseph Wright of Derby/Wikimedia hide caption toggle caption Joseph Wright of Derby/Wikimedia Shots - Health News Phosphorus Starts With Pee In This Tale Of Scientific Serendipity February 2, 2016 • German alchemist Hennig Brand started with about 1,500 gallons of urine in his 17th century hunt for gold. Discovering phosphorus was just a nice surprise. Know a modern tale of scientific luck? Phosphorus Starts With Pee In This Tale Of Scientific Serendipity Listen · 2:54 2:54 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/465188104/465246381" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The Picture Show 'Schlimazeltov!' The Luck O' The Jewish October 6, 2010 • In an ongoing showcase of finalists in Vimeo's video contest, today's spotlight is on Schlimazeltov! — a funny and philosophical exploration of what it means to believe in luck, chance and fate
