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EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 2 MIN

Back on this day in 1790, Benjamin Franklin passed away in Philadelphia

from Arizona's Morning News

Back on this day in 1790, Benjamin Franklin passed away in Philadelphia. We can thank Franklin for bifocals, the lightning rod, the Franklin stove and even swim fins.

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Back on this day in 1790, Benjamin Franklin passed away in Philadelphia. We can thank Franklin for bifocals, the lightning rod, the Franklin stove and even swim fins.

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