A few of Benjamin Franklin's Coolest Inventions By cgmeekins Jan 17, 1706 Birth Jun 6, 1717 Invented Swim Fins Franklin's Inventions Jul 1, 1731 Began the first lending library in the country Lending Library Jan 1, 1742 Invented the Franklin Stove Franklin's Inventions Jan 1, 1753 Invented the lightning rod Franklin's Inventions Aug 6, 1784 Invented Bifocals Franklin's Inventionshttp://www.college-optometrists.org/ Jan 1, 1786 Invented the Long Arm to help reach books on high shelves Franklin's Inventions
