The Inventions and Scientific Achievements of Benjamin Franklin

While serving as Postmaster General in 1775, Franklin decided to analyze the best routes for delivering the mail. He invented a simple odometer to help measure the mileage of the routes that he attached to his carriage.

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• Benjamin Franklin - Armonica
• Benjamin Franklin - Franklin Stove
• Benjamin Franklin - Lightening Rod
• Benjamin Franklin - Bifocals
• Benjamin Franklin - Map of Gulf Stream
• Benjamin Franklin - Daylight Savings Time
• Benjamin Franklin - Odometer

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