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Two useful and well known inventions of Benjamin Franklin include the Franklin stove and the lightening rod. Also, Ben Franklin invented the glass harmonica and bifocals.
Dallas Weissnat
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∙ 12y agoFranklin invented a number of things to make life easier for himself and others.
Included are:
Franklin stove - safer and more heat than a fireplace
Bifocals
Urinary catheter
Lightning Rod - Pulls electricity from the air so that lightning bolts are less likely to strike
Odometer
A long arm grasping claw for grabbing things on the top shelf.
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∙ 9y agoBenjamin Franklin made many other inventions other than his discoveries with the lightning rod about electricity. He invented bifocals, the Franklin stove, the mapping of the Gulf Stream, swim fins, the glass harmonica, a flexible urinary catheter, odometer and the air bath.
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∙ 14y agoI think the Lightning rod.
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Who discovered electricity and the lightning rod?
Benjamin Franklin was an inventor. He was curious and he loved to learn about new things. He also thought it was important to make life better with the things that he invented.
Who was Benjamin Franklin?
Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706 - April 17, 1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America. He was also a leading author and printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, inventor, satirist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. Benjamin Franklin was a noble man. He invented a lot of things and he was very smart. Benjamin Franklin also signed the declaration of independence. He was one of the founding fathers of america. Benjamin Franklin was a founding father. He was a writter, inventor, and political activist. He was also the only man to have his face on U.S. currency that was not a president.
What are the things Benjamin Franklin invented used for?
he wanted to make the world easier and more saficiant.
What Steps did Benjamin Franklin have to go through to make the Franklin Stove?
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Benjamin Franklin when did he make the stove?
1741
Who discovered electricity and the lightning rod?
Benjamin Franklin was an inventor. He was curious and he loved to learn about new things. He also thought it was important to make life better with the things that he invented.
What did Benjamin Franklin invent to make lightning less dangerous?
Nothing. He invented nothing to make it less dangerous.
Who was Benjamin Franklin?
Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706 - April 17, 1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America. He was also a leading author and printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, inventor, satirist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. Benjamin Franklin was a noble man. He invented a lot of things and he was very smart. Benjamin Franklin also signed the declaration of independence. He was one of the founding fathers of america. Benjamin Franklin was a founding father. He was a writter, inventor, and political activist. He was also the only man to have his face on U.S. currency that was not a president.
What are the things Benjamin Franklin invented used for?
he wanted to make the world easier and more saficiant.
Who invented glasses that make you see?
Benjamin Franklin is credited with the creation of the first pair of bifocals in the early 1760s.
Who invented streetlights?
Benjamin Franklin led the fight for street lights in Philadelphia in the late 1600s to make the city safer at night.
What Steps did Benjamin Franklin have to go through to make the Franklin Stove?
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How would the world be affected if Benjamin Franklin never invented his invention's?
We would die everyday because if Ben Franklin did not make lightning rod every house in the world be on fire.
Benjamin Franklin when did he make the stove?
1741
Did Benjamin Franklin make a atomic bomb?
no
What major contributions did Benjamin Franklin make?
Benjamin Franklin established the postal system allowing mail to be delivered accurately
When did benjamin franklin make the lightning rod?
No. Franklin just proved that lightening was natural in nature with his kite experiment, but he did invent the lightening rod. Houses caught fire in the 1700's by lightening stikes, so he invented the lightening rod to be put on the roof of a house so it would get hit instead of the house. Edison will invent the light bulb in the late 1800's.
