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Franklin was one of the great minds of his day! We owe him much, even the rocking chair!!!

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Franklin was an amazing man. Credit for his discoveries are due him.

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Tara, you are an amazing researcher. We mere public school students were not totally and correctly informed.

Benjamin Franklin, whether he actually conducted his kite experiment or not, contributed to the greater good in so many ways.

Thank you Tara for your wonderful work. I learn from you every day.

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I wrote a paper on Benjamin Franklin in high school. Scientists have shared credit for independent discoveries over the years. But the lighting rod hasn't changed much, if a'tall.

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As with many credits for an invention there are many steps that lead to the ultimate invention but only one gets the credit. These steps are built one upon the other and carried out by varying individuals who may not even know of one another. All these steps are known as innovation and are most abundant in a country where freedom reins and citizens are free to exercise their curiosities.

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👍👍👍

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Very interesting Tara! Thank You.

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An amazing man, curious, inventive, articulate, an integral part of the Revolution.

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Thank you, Tara.

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Enjoyed this story today. Thanks Tara.

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🇺🇸 my favorite founding father, flaws and all 🇺🇲

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Thanks Tara 😊

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A brilliant mind and finally a champion of the patriots cause. His many contributions continue to lead the nation into freedom. When he passed it was our loss.

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Benjamin Franklin was a great innovator. Whether he actually discovered electricity via kite flying or not he should get credit for his expertise in the scientific field. Franklin is one of my favorite famous people from American history. So thankful for a country that is free and because of that freedom encourages innovation. Thanks for an enlightening account of one of our greatest men and his influence on our history.

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Franklin was an amazing and complex person. It would seem that his brain never stopped searching for answers.

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A brilliant man who lead an extraordinary life through incredibly turbulent and dangerous times for a True Patriot committed to a fledgling, independent nation . A man for all seasons, indeed ! 👏🏻

🇺🇸🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻🇺🇸

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