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It was actually the son of Benjamin Franklin... According to the 10 things you don't know about: Benjamin Franklin on History Channel

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You can always trust the history channel for factual documentaries on bigfoot, alien abduction, ghost hunting, ancient alien visitations, etc.  But why, in France, do they call Ben Franklin the "Father of Our Country"?  
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Q: Was it true that Benjamin Franklin flew the kite in the thunder storm?
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