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Legend has it that the stimulating effect of coffee beans was discovered around 800 CE. The story goes that a
goat herder named Kaldi was living in Ethiopia. One day, he noticed that his goats were eating the red berries on
a certain plant. After eating these berries, which contained coffee beans, the goats were full of energy, Kaldi
decided to try the berries for himself. He also was filled with energy. Kaldi learned that these berries were a
natural source of energy. The beans inside were then used to make primitive forms of coffee.
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Kaldi's discovery was
А
fragrant
B
accidental
C undamaged
Dcostly
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Answer 1

B. accidental.

Step-by-step explanation:

The discovery in the given scenario was accidental. The story of discovering coffee beans by Kaldi dates back to 800 CE.

Most of the discoveries and inventions are called serendipity. The discovery of coffee beans by Kaldi was serendipity because it was discovered accidentally when his goats ate berries and were full of energy.

After the discovery the word spread throughout Ethiopia and to the Arabian peninsula.

Therefore, option B is correct.