Episode 39 - Accidental Bond Villain, Thomas Midgley

James Bond was too late. While 007 was busy, probably getting an STD treated, one man unintentionally lowered the IQ of an entire country. But wait, there's more, he also inadvertently made sure the entire world was bombarded with ultraviolet radiation.

Thomas Midgley, often called the "most dangerous man in history," wasn’t a typical villain—but his inventions inadvertently caused global harm. From the development of leaded gasoline to the creation of CFCs that destroyed the ozone layer, Midgley’s work left a legacy of environmental disasters. In this episode, Darrell dives into the life of a man whose inventions had disastrous consequences, impacting the environment and public health worldwide.

Did you know Midgley’s inventions contributed to lead poisoning and ozone depletion? Find out how one man’s quest for innovation led to unforeseen catastrophes that would make even James Bond’s villains look tame.