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A new biography of Benjamin Franklin puts science at the forefront

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A new biography of Benjamin Franklin , titled Ingenious, dispels some of the misunderstandings about his science.

Science was central to Franklin ’s life story, author Richard Munson argues.

Munson: Science brought Franklin the fame and clout that enabled his diplomacy.

Franklin 's contributions to the study of electricity went well beyond lightning.

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88

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informal

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English

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