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When Benjamin Franklin was 17 years old, he did that most American of activities: He ran away from home. More precisely, ...

Ben Franklin led an effort to print paper bills in the American colonies, after a coin shortage constrained the economy.

Benjamin Franklin's quote serves as a timeless reminder of purpose and impact. It encourages people to pursue meaningful work ...

Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin focuses on the importance of learning, knowledge and personal growth. The quote, “We ...

We live amid infinite tabs, rapid cycles, and an economy that prizes speed. Against this backdrop, Benjamin Franklin’s line, ...

Franklin was curious about the world and he operated in it as a gentlemanly scientist. America’s Founding Father Benjamin Franklin was intellectually curious about the world and he operated in it as a ...

Benjamin Franklin's entrepreneurial spirit fueled American innovation during his time and can still be felt today. In The Society for Useful Knowledge author Jonathan Lyons talk about how Franklin ...

On this day in history, June 10, 1752, Benjamin Franklin reportedly flew a kite during a thunderstorm, with the goal of collecting ambient electrical charge in a Leyden jar — a container that could ...