Benjamin Franklin’s Kite Experiment
Jun 10, 2026•16 min•Ep. 1420
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Episode description
June 10, 1752. Benjamin Franklin flies a kite during a thunderstorm to demonstrate a connection between lightning and electricity. This episode originally aired in 2025.
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