Benjamin Franklin's many inventions are well known. What is less known is that he patented none of them, instead, choosing to share them for the good of the public. The lightning rod, bi-focals, and the Franklin stove are just a few of his ideas that improved the lives of hundreds of millions of people throughout the world.
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Benjamin Franklin's many inventions are well known. What is less known is that he patented none of them, instead, choosing to share them for the good of the public. The lightning rod, bi-focals, and the Franklin stove are just a few of his ideas that improved the lives of hundreds of millions of people throughout the world.
Melanie,
I would suggest that you read this:
http://www.womensmemorial.org/H&C/History/earlyyears%28amrev%29.html
Cheers,
Jim