Today’s quote of the day is by Benjamin Franklin. He was a polymath inventor, writer, and statesman. He is one of the four founding fathers of the United States, also known as "the First American." ...

"Cotton Mather, dam you, with a pox to you!" -- Made at Philadelphia -- A subject of serene contemplation -- The mighty hand of God -- Electric ambassador -- The science of freedom Summary A biography ...

Benjamin Franklin’s famous quote, “Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning” traces his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a ...

(From left to right) Thomas Jay Ryan (playing Benjamin Franklin) and Noah Keyishian (playing William Franklin) in “Franklinland” Credit: Jeremy Daniel When you think of famous scientists of the early ...

Ben Franklin's invention of the lightning rod and his revelation of the mysterious workings of lightning and thunder made him one of the foremost scientists of his day. As Dray, who won the Robert F.