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It's Okay to Be Smart
How Ben Franklin Invented a New Science With His Kite
Season 8
Episode 23
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.
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