Which idea for a new start-up comes from an accidental discovery?
A) a coin collector who learns the value of his collection and decides to sell some at coin fairs
B) a salesperson who likes the bamboo chairs he sees while on vacation and opens his own furniture store selling bamboo-style furniture
C) a sharpshooter who shoots holes in a pair of her boyfriend's jeans during an argument and then hears him receive compliments on the way they look
D) a chef who finds his mother's old recipes and decides to write a cookbook based on them

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The accidental discovery in this scenario is the sharpshooter shooting holes in her boyfriend's jeans during an argument, which leads to the discovery that the jeans actually look fashionable with the holes. This could lead to a new start-up selling distressed jeans or other clothing with intentional holes or unique designs. The other options do not involve an accidental discovery leading to a new start-up idea.

Which Idea for a New Start-Up Comes from an Accidental