Thomas Midgley Jr.’s Deadly Inventions

Thomas Midgley Jr.’s Deadly Inventions

Midgley was a deeply respected researcher and chemist who received multiple awards. He also developed both leaded gas and freon, two substances banned around the world now because they are very bad for the environment and public health.

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