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Benjamin Franklin did not invent the odometer, which dates from ancient times.
One of the earliest (chariot) odometers may have been designed by Archimedes (287-212 BC) and was described around 27 BC. Some form likely existed before then as indicated by the recording of ground distances during the reign of Alexander the great (336-323 BC).
Chinese scientists independently created a form of odometer around the same time, notably the "drum carriage" later improved by Zhang Heng (87-136 AD)
Blaise Pascal designed a geared version for carriages in 1645, and a version was adapted to measure postal routes by Benjamin Franklin in 1775.
The modern automobile odometer was designed as a combination speedometer and odometer by brothers Arthur P. Warner and Charles H. Warner in 1903.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoNo. The odometer existed in ancient times, in ancient Greece and in China, and were used on wagons in the 1600s.
What Franklin did was to build a multi-gear apparatus to measure the routes of postal delivery wagons.
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∙ 10y agoNo.But he did improve it while working as a Postmaster General in 1775.He was curious about the distances he traveled.
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∙ 14y agoDuring his early childhood,(10-12 years old) Ben invented the swim fins. He invented the odometer as an adult.
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∙ 12y agohe didnt. steven hawking did!
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∙ 15y ago1745 1745
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What 5 things did Benjamin Franklin invent?
Lightning rod, bifocals, Franklin Stove, Odometer
Did Benjamin Franklin invent the wetsuit?
No. Ben Franklin did not invent water skies, but he did invent swim fins.
How did Benjamin Franklin invented the light bulb?
Benjamin Franklin did not invent the light bulb.
Did Benjamin Franklin invent ciphers and codes?
Yes Benjamin Franklin invented ciphers and codes
Did Benjamin Franklin invent the steel plow?
no
What 5 things did Benjamin Franklin invent?
Lightning rod, bifocals, Franklin Stove, Odometer
When did ben Franklin invent the odometer?
1745
Did Benjamin Franklin invent electrcity?
No Benjamin Franklin did not invent electricity he just discovered it. there is a big difference in inventing and discovering.No Benjamin Franklin did not invent electricity he just discovered it. there is a big difference in inventing and discovering.
Did Benjamin Franklin invent the wetsuit?
No. Ben Franklin did not invent water skies, but he did invent swim fins.
When did Benjamin Franklin invent the armonica?
Benjamin Franklin invented the arrangement of the glasses in 1761.
How did Benjamin Franklin invented the light bulb?
Benjamin Franklin did not invent the light bulb.
When did Benjamin Franklin first invent the kite?
He did not invent the kite.
What did benjamen invent?
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What day did Benjamin Franklin invent the Franklin stove?
1742
Inventions of Benjamin Franklin?
bifocals, electricity, lightning rod, franklin stove,odometer
Did Benjamin Franklin invent ciphers and codes?
Yes Benjamin Franklin invented ciphers and codes
Did Benjamin Franklin invent the electrostatic machine?
NO
