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Franklin kept up his scientific interests. He was fascinated to see the first free balloon flight of humans, which took place in November 1783. When someone who was ... watching the event questioned the usefulness of this new invention, Franklin replied with a question, "Of what use is a newborn baby?"
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The following is just a sample of Franklin's quirkier brainstorms. Perhaps not as famous as his theories on electricity or the Gulf Stream, their purpose was to add some enjoyment to life.
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Franklin filled many public offices. He was a clerk of the Pennsylvania Assembly from 1736 to 1751 and a member of the Assembly from 1751 to 1764. From 1737 to 1753 he served as deputy postmaster of Philadelphia.
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