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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 has Shirley Franklin accomplished as mayor of Atlanta?
Shirley Clarke Franklin, born May 10, 1945, a member of the Democratic Party who has been the mayor of Atlanta, Georgia since 2002.
What is the value of a 1957 Franklin half dollar with mint mark d?
If the coin shows any wear, value is for the silver at about $6.00
Who said a republic if you can keep it?
He meant 'keep' as in 'maintain': 'a republic, if you can maintain it'. Historically, republics don't have the best track record (I'm looking at you, Rome, Athens, and Florence). Benjamin Franklin meant that the republic that he had helped to created in the US was a gift, if the citizens of the US were able to make it work, and not let what happened to Rome happen to the US.
How do you repair a Benjamin Franklin model 342?
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How accurate was Franklin's map of the Gulf Stream compared to our current computer generated chart?
It was not as put together as today's computer generated maps.
Did James Lind discover vitamin c or Benjamin Franklin?
Europeans had been aware of scurvy and its relationship to a lack of fresh fruit in the diet for centuries. James Lind conducted a study and showed that lemon juice could be given to sailors to prevent scurvy and the Royal Navy adopted his methods in 1795.
Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is the essential ingredient in lime juice. It was not identified until a scientific paper The Chemical Nature Of Vitamin C was published by Joseph Louis Svirbelf and Albert Szent-Gyorgyi (April 25, 1932).
Today 80% of the world's vitamin C is produced in China.
Did Benjamin Franklin write the Emancipation Proclamation?
No. Since Benjamin Franklin died in 1790, he would not have been around to write the Emancipation Proclamation which was issued by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 during the American Civil War.
What was aretha Franklins middle name?
She was born Aretha Louise Franklin, on March 25th, 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee.
What is Benjamin Franklin's party?
Benjamin Franklin's party is when he makes it rain on that ass. DAT ASS!
For he knows that he can scientifically conclude that bitches be trippin' he uses this to his advantage to throw a party. A massive orgy, if you will. To grab some sweet PUSSAY.
Live on the PUSSAY PATROL!
bauh.
New answer
If you mean political party Benjamin Franklin was an Independent.
What is a marble game-getter gun in good condition worth?
Of course it depends upon series and condition but in very nice condition about $1,500 give or take. If you have pictures, it would help. Joe V. joyfulmamag@yahoo.com
What is amber and why is it important to scientist?
It's petrified tree sap. it's important since sometimes something got caught and preserved inside.
How open minded was Benjamin Franklin?
Benjamin Franklin was VERY open-minded. I mean, if he wasn't very open-minded, how do you think he came up with a firehouse, a library, and other awesome inventions. Seriously, he was TOTALLY open-minded.
Why do the boatmen at first refuse to accept money from Benjamin Franklin?
on account of his rowing the boat.
How many kids did Deborah Read rogers have for Benjamin Franklin?
how many kids did ben frankin have?
Benjamin Franklin attended the constitutional convention as of Pennsylvania?
Yes he did infact attend it as a repersentitive of Peensylvania
What did Benjamin Franklin mean when he said cheese and salty meat is sparingly to eat?
moderation is above all thing
What did Bengamin Franklin invent?
he showed people electricity . he created many things that use electricity such as a lightbulb. oh and BACK THEN THERE was no ELECRICITY
How did Benjamin Banneker's invention change the world how is his invention being used today?
Well we use the light bulb everyday or else their would be no light unless it was from the sun!!!
Did Benjamin Franklin graduate from oxford university?
no MORE : His father took him out of school at 7. He was self taught.
Did Benjamin Franklin invent the ocular device?
No, but he is credited with inventing the first pair of bifocals - prior to that, people needed two sets of spectacles, one for distance, one for reading. Franklin combined them into one.
