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EPISODE · Dec 12, 2025 · 8 MIN

The Backstory: Inventions That Killed Their Inventors

from The Backstory with Patty Steele · host Elvis Duran Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts

Every invention begins with a spark—a moment when imagination lights up with the thought of . . possibility. Problem is . . the line between that spark . . and an explosive outcome can be thinner than you think. This is about when death comes at the hands of your own invention.And remember, you can message me if you have a story you’d like me to dive into and share. On Facebook it’s Patty Steele and on Instagram Real Patty Steele.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Every invention begins with a spark—a moment when imagination lights up with the thought of . . possibility. Problem is . . the line between that spark . . and an explosive outcome can be thinner than you think. This is about when death comes at the...

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