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Benjamin Franklin is born
Benjamin Franklin was born in January of 1706 to a normal family in Boston, Massachusetts. Although he is most often celebrated as a Founding Father of the United States, Franklin's accomplishments are important , because his accomplishments impacted many people. -
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Benjamin Franklin Inventions
Who was Benjamin Franklin you ask? Well why was he important. Well he helped form Colorado's most wonderful starter inventions so welcome to my timeline to learn about Benjamin Franklin -
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Bonus info
While Benjamin Franklin greatly expanded our understanding of electricity, he did not, in fact, Benjamin Franklin the light bulb. Thomas Edison invented Benjamin Franklin usually given credit for inventing the light bulb in 1879. Because -
Benjamin Franklin Swim Fins
Benjamin Franklin invented swim fins in 1717 when he was 11 years old. Swim fins were originally made out of wood and fell off pretty easily. -
Benjamin Franklin stove
In America, homes were warmed by a fireplace. The Franklin stove, invented in 1742, is a metal-lined fireplace that stands in the middle of a room. It has rear baffles for improved air space. It provides more heat and less smoke than an open fireplace and uses less wood. -
Benjamin Franklin Lighting Rod
Benjamin Franklin was said to have flown a kite during a thunderstorm to collect a lot of electrical charge key lettling him to demonstrate the connection between lightning and electricity. -
Benjamin Franklin Died
Benjamin Franklin died at age 84 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was born an Englishman and died an American. The cause of death was complications from burning of the lungs.