Biography of benjamin franklin inventions lightning rod

"An invention or innovation, once created, is a benefit to all mankind, for it cannot be monopolized by the few."

—Benjamin Franklin

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Benjamin Franklin was the most famous inventor of all the founding fathers.

He invented many amazing gadgets and life saving devices.

Ranging from breakthroughs in music to advancements in heating and protecting structures from thunderstorms.

Brief biography of benjamin franklin

Benjamin Franklin’s inventions like bifocals, the glass harmonica, the Franklin stove, odometer continue to inspire inventors today.

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LIST OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN INVENTIONS

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• The Lightning Rod
• Bifocal Glasses
• The Franklin Stove
• The Odometer 
• The Glass Harmonica 
• The Flexible Urinary Catheter
• The Long Arm
• Hand Paddles
• The Phonetic Alphabet
• Daylight Saving Time

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THE LIGHTNING ROD

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Franklin loved to experiment with electricity.

During his famous kite experiment he would come up with the idea for the lightning rod.