Mistake Collection (#6)

"Mistake: A Collection of Unfortunate Events" In 1812, Cuvier mistakenly identified a Hippopotamus skeleton as belonging to an entirely different species

Mistake Collection: Serbia Invades Bulgaria

Serbia Invades Bulgaria
When Rumelia revolts and unites with Bulgaria, the Serbs, encouraged by Austria, invade Bulgaria expecting an easy victory. Big mistake

Mistake Collection: Medieval Whaling Legends

Medieval Whaling Legends
Medieval sailors mistake a sleeping whale for an island, disembark in order to cook their lunch

Mistake Collection: Mistake in the Books

Mistake in the Books
A mistake in the books in a Victorian office

Signal Box at York
Even with colour coding, the signalman at York is faced with a massive array of levers - a mistake could be disastrous

Mistake Collection: Ufos / Troussey, France

Ufos / Troussey, France
The villagers of Troussey, France, mistake this beetroot- collecting farmworker for a Martian

Mistake Collection: Futuristic hunting accident

Futuristic hunting accident
A pilot and his aeroplane are mistaken for a bird and are shot down -- an unfortunate mishap during a hunting expedition

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"Mistake: A Collection of Unfortunate Events" In 1812, Cuvier mistakenly identified a Hippopotamus skeleton as belonging to an entirely different species. Three soldiers in uniform parading outside a tavern unknowingly became part of a mistaken identity mix-up. "A Top Notcher" - the story of someone who achieved great success but later realized it was all based on a mistake. Tattooing gone wrong. A drunk tattooist got carried away, resulting in regrettable ink choices for their clients. The Chinese Pig-Bronze that turned out to be an imitation, leaving collectors disappointed by their costly mistake. Gosse's 1857 discovery of pterodactyl bat-lizards turned out to be an erroneous classification in paleontology history. An accident caused by snow falling from the roof reminds us how even nature's they can have consequences. Bravery at Wattignies: recounting the heroic acts born out of strategic errors during a historical battle. George Leybourne, music hall singer, immortalized through caricature but forever associated with his infamous blunders on stage. Organist & Choirboy 1904: when musical notes were played incorrectly and harmonies clashed due to human error. Goldmark/Saba Liebig 1: exploring the disastrous financial investment decision that led many into bankruptcy and ruin. Metro Accident 1903: recalling the tragic incident where human negligence resulted in lives lost and lessons learned about safety measures. In life's tapestry they can woven alongside triumphs and achievements – reminding us that growth often springs from unintended missteps along our journey towards wisdom and self-discovery.