Episode 216 - Benjamin Franklin - 14 Peculiar Facts about America Most Eccentric Founding Father

The YouTube video transcript details fourteen unusual facts about Benjamin Franklin. It covers his early career, including his anonymous writing and subsequent move to Philadelphia. His significant achievements in science, diplomacy, and invention are highlighted, alongside less-known quirks such as his belief in air baths and his scientific study of flatulence. The transcript also explores his social life and his involvement in activities such as chess and swimming. Finally, it mentions the unexpected discovery of human remains in his former London home and the stipulations of his will.


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