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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.

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Why was Benjamin Franklin's famous kite experiment was so dangerous?

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Because it included lightning, and lightning is very dangerous. It can cause death or severe injury.

What is the value of a 1952 Jefferson half dollar coin?

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Uh, Jefferson has been on the NICKEL since 1938.

From 1948 to 1963 the half dollar featured Ben Franklin.

Where can you get parts for Benjamin Franklin model 310?

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You don't find pellets for the Benjamin model 310 because it is designed to shoot BB's only, not pellets. The model 312 shot .22 caliber pellets and the model 317 shot .177 caliber pellets but the 310 only shot BB's.

Can Benjamin Franklin quotes be found in any books?

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"Yes, there is a book of Benjamin franklin quotes, ""The Wit and Wisdom of Benjamin Franklin"", which can be located at any library or purchased from several retailers."

What made Ben Franklin famous?

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He became famous after his experience in a lightning storm trying to work out what electricityis.

Why did Franklin list temperance as the first virtue?

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He believed abstinence from alcohol was key in avhieving moral perfection. If we are not in control of our actions then we can not act truly moral.

Benjamin Franklin idea on the Enlightenment?

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Benjamin Franklin worked at a paper press.

What did the four founding fathers do?

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Which ones? There are more than four founding fathers, my friend.

What were some of Benjamin Banneker's goals?

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He wanted to be a clock maker, astonamer, and mathematician.

How old is my Benjamin Franklin 3100?

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The 310 series of air rifles were made between 1940 to 1969. Today Crosman air gun co owns the Benjamin line of air products. If you go to the Crosman link below you will find the exact year of your rifle if you can read the Serial number it will began with an "H".

Why did Benjamin Franklin want to dicover electricity?

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He didn't. That is like asking why Christopher Columbus discovered the New World. It was not intentional. He had a notion, and it just happened.

Origin of Little strokes fell great oaks?

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What is the value of a 13 cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp?

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{| |- | Scott Number 1073. You can purchase one of these for 15 cents used and 60 cents mint from a dealer. These low minimum value indicates that it has no real value. Dealers typically will purchase stamps at around 25% of the catalog value. Consult a stamp catalog such as Scott's, for a description on how stamps are rated and graded. |}

What were Benjamin Franklin's teeth made of?

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i think it was George washinglon

What statement about Benjamin Franklin is not true?

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He was among those who signed the Declaration of Independence.

He was among those who signed the Declaration of Independence.

He was among those who signed the Declaration of Independence.

He was among those who signed the Declaration of Independence.

He was among those who signed the Declaration of Independence.

He was among those who signed the Declaration of Independence.

What was Benjamin Franklin's contribution to atomic theory?

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Benjamin Franklin made several contributions to various scientific fields. In atomic theory, he was the first to propose how to measure the size of an atom.

What do progressive bifocals cost?

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There are different types of bifocals and different sizes so there are different costs.

What would have happened if Benjamin Franklin was unable to secure the help of the French in fighting the Revolutionary War?

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You lot wouldn't have trapped our army between theirs and the French fleet. It would have been a British fleet, and we would have beaten you as we did so many other revolting colonials... and then given you independence a few years later, because, frankly, you were very expensive to keep.

Was Benjamin Franklin ever a vice president?

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no he was never a vice president or a president