Benjamin Franklin remains the most famously multi-talented figure in America's history. His accomplishments include signing the Declaration of Independence, publishing the famous Poor Richard's Almanack, serving as postmaster of Philadelphia, founding the first American fire insurance company, living in Paris as American ambassador to France, and inventing useful objects like the lightning rod, the Franklin stove, and bifocal glasses.Many people know that Franklin supported having the turkey as the national emblem for the United States, as opposed to the majestic Bald Eagle, but here are 9 things you didn't know about Benjamin Franklin.
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