We landed at the yale library, which is undergoing a multi year project to collect the papers of benjamin franklin. The editor in chief of that project tells us all about his life and work. We also find out why he didn't study science in school. And we get an exclusive interview with Ben's son chuck who says if it weren't for him i would have starved as a child. But what else do you know about this famous scientist? Share your thoughts below.
How does lightning work? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck break down the legendary science and inventions of Benjamin Franklin, live with chief editor of The Benjamin Franklin Papers, Ellen Cohn and Benjamin Franklin himself!
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