Rubber: A Fatal ObsessionOne man's ruinous quest to fix melting gum.

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The Secret Life of Objects

Charles Goodyear believed he was divinely chosen to stabilize rubber. He endured imprisonment, starvation, and toxic fumes, dragging his family through decades of poverty to achieve his goal. His final breakthrough created a multi-billion dollar industry, yet he died penniless, leaving behind a legacy built on personal ruin.