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What scientific discoveries initially seemed useless but later proved highly important?

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什么科学发现起初看似无用，但后来证明非常重要？

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First recorded Aug 22, 2026, 9:02 AM CST · latest Aug 22, 2026, 9:02 AM CST. Ranks reflect attention on each platform.

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