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How Benjamin Franklin’s Stove Invention Kept Early America From Freezing

History Unplugged Podcast

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Benjamin Franklin's Invention Amidst a Cold Climate Crisis

This chapter explores Benjamin Franklin's creative inventions, especially the Franklin stove, as a response to the harsh conditions of the Little Ice Age. It highlights the intersection of climate challenges and innovation, demonstrating how Franklin's designs were influenced by the societal impacts of extreme weather during that period.

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