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Who Invented the Harmonica? The "Killer" History & 2025 TrendsWho Invented the Harmonica? From Ancient Roots to the "Killer" Glass Armonica Solving the crossword clues, debunking the "madness" myths, and looking ahead to the 2025 World Record attempts. 🔥 Trending: The "Killer Instrument" Myth You might have seen on TikTok that Benjamin Franklin's Glass Armonica was banned because it caused lead poisoning and madness. Is it true? While unrelated to the blues harp in your pocket, we debunk this viral mystery below. The Quick Answer: 1821 vs. 1826 If you just want the facts: The Concept (1821): Christian Friedrich Buschmann (Germany) patented the "Aura," a tuning device. The Instrument (1826): Joseph Richter (Bohemia) added the revolutionary blow/draw tuning mechanism. This is the Richter Tuning used in 99% of Blues Harmonicas sold today. 🧩 Crossword Solver: "Harmonica Ancestor" Stuck on a 5-letter word for the harmonica'