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Thomas Midgley Jr.

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Engineer who discovered tetraethyl lead as an anti-knock gasoline additive and later helped popularize Freon (CFCs).

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The Man Who Accidentally Killed The Most People In History

The Man Who Accidentally Killed The Most People In History

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An engineer who discovered tetraethyllead as an additive to prevent engine knocking in gasoline, and later developed Freon, a CFC refrigerant. Both discoveries had significant negative environmental consequences.