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Benjamin Franklin
This category is for questions about the multi-talented Benjamin Franklin, who managed to be a scientist, politician, and just about everything in-between.
2,328 Questions
What is the value of a 1964 D silver half dollar?
1964 is the most common year for silver half dollars. Even in uncirculated condition (unless it is an absolutely flawless gem), its value is based only on the silver it contains -- about $5 to $6 as of 06/2009
In the book The Life of Benjamin Franklin as written by himself, a passage (obviously not written by himself) reads thus about Franklin's death: "...when his pain and difficulty of breathing entirely left him, and his family were flattering themselves wit the hopes of his recovery, when an imposthumations, which had formed itself in his lungs, suddenly burst, and discharged a great quantity of matter, which he continued to throw up while he had strength to do it; but, as that failed, the organ of inspiration became gradually oppressed; a calm lethargic state succeeded, and on the 17th of April, 1790, at eleven o'clock at night, he quietly expired, closing a long and useful life of eighty-four years and three months" and so thus he didn't get killed but died of elderly age
What did Benjamin Franklin say about visitors and fish?
He said that fish and guests begin to stink after three days.
Who are Benjamin franklins parents and brothers and sisters?
Benjamin Franklin was the tenth son, so he was the littlest brother. One brother was named James.
What were the four documents that Benjamin Franklin signed?
Ben Franklin is the only Founding Father who is a signatory of all four of the major documents of the founding of the United States which are: the Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Paris, the Treaty of Alliance with France, and the United States Constitution.
What did Benjamin Franklin invented to make him a inventor?
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.
How is Benjamin Franklin remembered today?
Sadly, he is known more for flying a kite in the rain, than for the innumerable contributions he made to the making of the United States of America. Benjamin Franklin was a key contributor and his common sense approach towards the development of this country is under appreciated.
He actually has eight fromer wives and now lives with two separate women so no one knows who he is actually married to.
1960 Kennedy half dollar coin?
It's either not JFK, or not a quarter.
Washington is on the quarter. A 1967 quarter is worth 25 cents.
JFK is on the half dollar. A 1967 half still had some silver in it (40%) and is worth about $3.00 as of 04/2009.
Who helped finalize the Declaration of Independence?
The United States Declaration of Independence was written primarily by Thomas Jefferson
Why didn't Benjamin Franklin get electrocuted while flying the kite?
Ben Franklin's famous key did give off an electric spark. But lucky for Franklin, the kite was just drawing small electrical charges from the air. If the kite had actually been struck by lightning, Franklin would have been killed!
http://www.wmeco.com/electricsafetyworld/html/kids5.html#q7
Why did Benjamin Franklin make candles and soap?
because there was no electricity so there was no light so they used candles like lights
What roles did Benjamin Franklin play in the coloinal America?
Franklin was involved in the revolution almost from the start. He wrote articles, helped edit the Declaration of Independence, signed the Declaration, and was involved in the constitutional convention at 81. He was very much involved as an ambassador to France for several years.
Was Benjamin Franklin on the continental congress?
He was one of the delegates from Pennsylvania, along with Judge James Wilson and John Dickinson. He was one of the five members of the Declaration committee with John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Phillip Livingston, and Roger Sherman.
What branch of science was Benjamin Franklin in?
Benjamin Franklin was a polymath, he had a wide knowledge of many subjects.
His principal field of scientific activity was in Physics, and his interests included math, optics, electricity, music, and so on.
He was mainly employed in helping to run a newspaper, and printed a very popular Poor Richards Almanack, a publication somewhat whimsical at times, and noted for its long range weather forecasts, and for the aphorisms he collected.
He was a Philosopher and had a keen interest in improving the lot of his fellow man. Deservedly revered.
What did Benjamin Franklin leave for the world?
Benjamin Franklin left behind a great gift to us. He left freedom from slavery and he left us a great deal of knowledge. He discovered electricity for us, he was one of our great founding fathers and he helped us understand electricity more:)
How did Franklin Roosevelt influence others?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt influenced others with what was later called big stick economics. Roosevelt believed that a leader must 'speak softly and carry a big stick. This meant that you must always approach things diplomatically, but do not hesitate to use violence when necessary.
What was benjermin Franklin known for?
Benjamin Franklin is known for many things. He invented bifocals, suggested watertight compartments in ships, discovered the connection between electricity and lightning, invented the lightning rod, invented the Franklin stove, established the first fire company, invented an odometer, and he made the first library. Today, with many buildings named after him, many museums dedicated to him, and even the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Philadelphia is the city that honors him the most clearly. Hope this helped!
Describe some ways in which computers may affect your health?
Computer monitors are well known to emit electromagnetic fields. They emit low-frequency magnetic fields of around 60-Hz. They are believed to present a greater exposure risk than a televsison because users sit much closer to their screens. Also, the commonly held belief that LCD computer monitors emit less EMF radiation than other types of monitors, is not completely true. LCD monitors require less power to run, but LCDs can emit high levels of electric fields. Backlit LCD displays can emit high levels of electric and magnetic fields. Although its questionable that the amount of magnetic and electric fields emitted by a computer monitor could pose a health risk. There is solid proof that exposure to higher levels of these fields, such as living near power lines, can cause major health risks.
Higher level EMF exposure can cause many types of cancer such as, leukemia, breast cancer and brain cancer. There is even some evidence that it may cause miscarriages and even suicides. One mechanism that electromagnetic fields could damage our health is by generating excess amount of ozone in the air we breath. Ozone generates free-radicals and is very caustic. It is good at keeping radiation out of our atmosphere, but it is very toxic when we breathe it into our bodies.
What is a good persuasive essay on Benjamin Franklin?
One of the most well-known historical figures of American history, Benjamin Franklin, eminently contributed to world with, both, creativity and intellect, wonderfully exemplified through his various inventions, his influential and treasured writing, his political influence in the formation of the United States, his civic leadership in the city of Philadelphia, and his continued defense of American rights; without his influence in politics, the world would have never made its advances.
