Mosquito Bites and Mystery - Florida's Unknown History (s1e8) - Ice, Innovation, and Injustice

Welcome to Mosquito Bites Mysteries with Jeff Dixon, where we peel back layers of Florida's past to reveal astonishing secrets. This week, we introduce you to a man whose statue stands proudly in the U.S. Capitol, yet almost no one knows his name: Dr. John Gorrie. An Apalachicola physician, Gorrie invented a machine that could have revolutionized healthcare and comfort in the 1800s – the ice maker! So why was this visionary ridiculed as a "crank," driven to poverty, and largely forgotten? Explore the twisted tale of medical breakthrough, relentless mockery, and a powerful industry's chilling campaign to silence a genius. This episode isn't just about a lost invention; it's a profound look at what truly defines greatness, the perils of being ahead of your time, and the spiritual satisfaction of a life dedicated to good.
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