8 Tragic Miscalculations And Miscommunications

Miscalculations and miscommunication can lead to some horrible results — especially in the field of science. These eight classic examples may make you laugh, cry, or just shake your head in disbelief. A simple problem with a measurement conversion, or a misunderstood word can stand in the way of a successful mission. Here are some historical examples where a small mistep changed the course of history. 1. Failure to convert to the metric system caused the NASA Mars Climate Orbiter to disintegra...