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Ben Franklin
The following 22 comments and questions have been sent in. They are listed according to date.
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- What was Benjamin Franklin's last invention?
- How come Franklin didn't die when shocked?
- How did Franklin make his bifocals?
- Why did Ben Franklin decide to invent bifocals?
- Was Ben honorable enough?
- Year that Franklin invented the bifocal glasses
- What was Franklin's middle name?
- why did Franklin love to write and invent?
- Did Ben Franklin patent any of his inventions?
- Why did Benjamin Franklin want to contribute?
What was Benjamin Franklin's last invention?
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April 13, 2009
Hi!
I was wondering, what was Benjamin Franklin's last invention?
Thanks!
Reagan - USA
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Probably the bifocals in 1784, since he was getting older and needed them to see better.
How come Franklin didn't die when shocked?
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May 18, 2007
how come ben franklin was still alive after he got seizures.PLus how come ben was so famous
jackel - USA
13813
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If a person gets an electric shock where the electricity passes through the heart, the shock will kill the person. Apparently, Ben Franklin got an electric shock that caused his muscles to twitch violently as a seizure, but the current did not go through his heart. So he wasn't killed.
Franklin was very observant and curious. So he was always trying new things. His inventions made him famous, but he also started many other projects that made him popular.
How did Franklin make his bifocals?
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April 11, 2007
thanks for you answer so far, I am very happy about it.I want to ask one more question,the question is how did Fraklin benjamin constructed catheter and bifocal glass(ie what He used as raw in construction and process he under gone).
PLS can I ask qustion in other aspect like chemistry, biology and mathermatic.
thanks for you copration.
Attama - Nigeria
13532
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There really are no written descriptions of the methods Franklin used to build his inventions. It is assumed he used common methods in his workshop.
Why did Ben Franklin decide to invent bifocals?
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December 20, 2006
Why did Ben Franklin decide to invent bifocals?
Victoria - USA
12663
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He was having trouble reading with his regular glasses and had to have two pairs--one for seeing distance and one for seeing close. You see people today who are over 50 with the same problem.
So he thought of the clever idea of changing two sets of glasses into one, especially since you look down to read.
Was Ben honorable enough?
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March 18, 2006
ok i have to have 25 notes done by monday telling weather Ben was honorable enough to lie in state or something like but it seems that i can't find enough info. can you help? please send me some info back even if it is just a little bit. thx
~ashley~
ashley - USA
10499
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Sorry that this is too late for you. But I don't think I could help anyways.
Whether Franklin was honorable enough to lie is state would depend on who was doing the judging. Some people thought he was very honorable, but there were also some people who didn't like Ben and would be against it. Thus, it really isn't a question that could be answered.
Year that Franklin invented the bifocal glasses
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January 22, 2006
I am doing a report on Benjamin Franklin and I was wondering what year he created the Bifocals so if you could get back with me by tomarow that would be great because it is due Monday! Thank you so much! and Please Hurry!!!!!!!!!
Bailey - USA
9745
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1784
What was Franklin's middle name?
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November 22, 2005
what was bejamin frankli'n middle name?
sarah - USA
9068
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Sorry, I don't know his middle name or if he even had one.
why did Franklin love to write and invent?
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November 11, 2005
why did benjamin franklinlove to write and invent things? did he love being a scientist?was he a great person in reality?
christina - USA
8905
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Franklin was a very curious person who was enthusiastic about everything. He was first a writer, but when he saw something interesting, he would study it and take notes. From his observations, he had a number of inventions and was even considered a great scientist. Then he got involved in helping the country as a diplomat. He certainly was an amazing fellow.
Did Ben Franklin patent any of his inventions?
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July 20, 2005
Did Ben Franklin patent any of his inventions? What did he have to say about patents and the patent office?
Barb - USA
7585
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The year that Franklin died in 1790, Thomas Jefferson established the U.S. Patent Office. Thus, he was unable to patent his inventions.
Why did Benjamin Franklin want to contribute?
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January 29, 2005
Why did Benjamin Franklin want to contribute so much to his people?
Krys - USA
5772
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Ben Franklin was very ambitious and wanted to state his opinion on things. Things like publishing and working for the beginning of the nation were things that kept him active and allowed him to make an impact.
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