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The Shocking Truth About Ben Franklin and the Kite
Season 8 Episode 23 | 8m 1s
You’ve probably heard of Ben Franklin and the kite. But do you know the TRUE story of how his famous experiment changed the world? Here’s the tale of how one person’s quest for scientific knowledge altered the direction of history.
