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A Key & A Kite: StarTalk Live! With Benjamin Franklin

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The Sparks of Innovation

This chapter explores Benjamin Franklin's experiments with electricity, particularly his iconic kite and key experiment. It discusses the significance of the Leiden Jar in storing electrical charge and the development of inventions like the lightning rod, highlighting both their scientific importance and public perception. The conversation combines humor with historical insights, reflecting on the impact of early electrical discoveries on safety and innovation.

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