Embrace your failures. They might end up in a museum someday.

Aug. 16, 2019

At the Museum of Failure, mistakes from multinational corporations and independent entrepreneurs alike are on display for all to see.

We all make mistakes. Sometimes they are small missteps that can be easily brushed under the rug. Sometimes they are colossal blunders that are mass produced and sold to consumers during late-night infomercials. But even bad inventions have a silver lining. They can lead to new technologies and innovations down the line. At the Museum of Failure, mistakes from multinational corporations and independent entrepreneurs alike are on display for all to see. From Crystal Pepsi and the Ford Edsel to Colgate lasagna and the Hawaii Chair, this Sweden-based museum has it all.

About the Author

Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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