Franklin’s Kite and Other Electrifying Myths

Name: Franklin’s Kite and Other Electrifying Myths
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It turns out the usual story of Benjamin Franklin’s discovery of electricity using just a kite and a key isn’t exactly true. Get the real story behind this and other misunderstandings about electricity and reframe the way you think about how electricity works—in nature, in batteries, and throughout your home.

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