The Amazing Adventures of Ben Franklin
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As a scientist, humorist, diplomat, and ladies man, he was the founding father made of flesh, not marble. Here's a look through the mind of America's premier polymath More »
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Photos: Being Benjamin Franklin
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Scientist & Inventor
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From creating swimming fins in Boston to negotiating alliances in France, Ben Franklin had truly amazing adventures in his 84 years More »
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Citizen Ben's 7 Great Virtues
He was the most remarkable of the founding fathers: in his time, he was America's best scientist, inventor, diplomat, humorist and business strategist More »
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