100 Objects #6: "Sharpened Screwdriver"

What happens when a tool becomes a myth? According to 99% Invisible, the sharpened screwdriver is a case study in cultural weaponization—a household object reimagined as a deadly threat across fear and folklore. But here's the thing: despite its legendary status, the sharpened screwdriver never actually existed as any widespread practical weapon. The show investigates how and why this particular tool acquired such a dangerous reputation, exploring the gap between the objects we design and the legends we create.

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