Franklin and Lightning
In this podcast, Jack and Mark discuss the contributions that Benjamin Franklin made to our understanding of lightning as a discharge of static electricity. While seemingly obvious to contemporary students, the scientific insights that Franklin provided in the mid-1700's are lasting testaments to the power of creativity, ingenuity, and the importance of community service. Franklin is arguably the best example in American history of the social benefits of a single curious mind.
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