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01: The first Ferris Wheel was invented to become America\u2019s Eiffel Tower, making its grand debut at the Chicago World\u2019s Fair of 1893. The wheel\u2019s inventor George Washington Gale Ferris was a clever and optimistic soul; he did everything in his power to ensure that his glorious mechanical ride would forever change the world. That it did, but unfortunately, its inventor paid a horrible price. FEATURING a visit to one of the most famous wheels in the world and a trip to one of Chicago\u2019s newest marvels. This is a special preview for the new Bowery Boys spin-off podcast series The First: Stories of Inventions and their Consequences, brought to you by Bowery Boys host Greg Young.\n\nSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/boweryboys