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What’s the real story with Ben Franklin and the kite? And more questions from our readers
From the Smithsonian magazine archives, some of our favorite reader questions about our nation's founding upon its 250th birthday. Q: Did Benjamin Franklin really fly a kite in a thunderstorm? Thanks ...
The science behind the Ben Franklin Effect reveals why giving and receiving small favors can transform your relationships, your workplace and even your self-perception. The phenomenon is named after ...
Join organizers at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at the Marquette Regional History Center for an hour-long, whirlwind tour on the amazing life and revolutionary genius of Benjamin Franklin.
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