When people think of the word "serendipity," they often think of unexpected discoveries, like the accidental invention of penicillin, or the finding of a rare and beautiful object. The word "serendipity" is now widely used in both academic and casual conversations, with many people using the term to describe a lucky or fortunate event, even if it isn’t as monumental as an invention or discovery. What is the main idea of this passage?
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