Ben Franklin's invention of the lightning rod and his revelation of the mysterious workings of lightning and thunder made him one of the foremost scientists of his day. As Dray, who won the Robert F.

Without electricity, our modern lives would grind to a halt. Think about it—no phones, no lights, no refrigerators, no electric cars. But have you ever stopped to think about how it all started? It ...

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