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Happy Birthday, Benjamin Franklin
Merlin Mann | Jan 17 2006
Benjamin Franklin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Father of Life Hacks was born 300 years ago today in Boston, Mass. As a writer, inventor, politician, postmaster, latter-day abolitionist, smartass, horndog, and paradox, he is, among his countrymen, without peer. Tricorns are doffed to Ben — and to the tireless wit and ingenuity he taught a snot-nosed republic how to flaunt. 3 Comments
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 And for those wanting to...Submitted by Jason Long (not verified) on January 17, 2006 - 7:19am.
And for those wanting to learn more about the Father of Life Hacks, the History Channel is airing a program about him tonight (1/17) @ 8:00 EST. »
43 huzzas for the Father...Submitted by Krissa (not verified) on January 17, 2006 - 4:03pm.
43 huzzas for the Father of Life Hacks! »
Was Benjamin Franklin really that...Submitted by Chris (not verified) on January 18, 2006 - 5:26am.
Was Benjamin Franklin really that great? Interesting article here: http://www.americanheritage.com/people/articles/web/20060117-benjamin-franklin-founding-fathers-poor-richard-aphorisms-electricity-kite-constitution-france-philadelphia.shtml »
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