[Ans] Which of these items did Benjamin Franklin NOT invent?

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On this day in 1706, Benjamin Franklin was born. Franklin did a lot of things in his 84 years on this planet—inventing bifocals, the Franklin stove, the lightening rod, and, oh yeah, helping to create the United States. In his day, Benjamin Franklin was Steve Jobs, Thomas Edison, Mark Zuckerberg, and Henry Ford, all rolled into one. His inventions were practical and designed to make everyday life easier. Although he didn’t patent any of his inventions, we still make use of many of them today. He considered his inventions a gift to the public.

[Answer] Which of these items did Benjamin Franklin NOT invent?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which of these items did Benjamin Franklin NOT invent?"

...On this day in 1706, Benjamin Franklin was born. Franklin did a lot of things in his 84 years on this planet—inventing bifocals, the Franklin stove, the lightening rod, and, oh yeah, helping to create the United States. In his day, Benjamin Franklin was Steve Jobs, Thomas Edison, Mark Zuckerberg, and Henry Ford, all rolled into one. His inventions were practical and designed to make everyday life easier. Although he didn’t patent any of his inventions, we still make use of many of them today. He considered his inventions a gift to the public.

[Answer] What animal did Benjamin Franklin want as the national emblem for the United States?

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...The bald eagle became the emblem of the United States of America June 20, 1782. Benjamin Franklin had another creature in mind and argued for his choice as the emblem of the new nation. Saying the bald eagle was "of bad moral character…and a rank coward," Franklin preferred the turkey as the choice for a national emblem. He argued the turkey was a "more respectable bird...and "a bird of courage." Franklin was overruled by the Congress and the bald eagle adorns the Great Seal of the United States. Source: BaldEagleInfo.com

[Ans] Which is the world's oldest known vegetable?

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The oldest known vegetable is the one found in Stone Age settlements dating to 8,000 to 10,000 years ago. This historic vegetable is the pea. Humans have cultivated vegetables heavily over the millenia, but the vegetables eaten in prehistoric times differed from those we heartily consume today. Our ancient ancestors ate plants such as ferns and cattails, plants that modern man doesn't include on the menu. Vegetables such as kale, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kohlrabi and Brussels sprouts were all commonly cultivated by early man. Source: Reference.com

[Ans] How many siblings did Benjamin Franklin have?

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The correct answer is: C! Ben Franklin had a total of sixteen siblings, but sadly four of them died at birth. While he might have had sixteen siblings total, he mainly grew up around ten of them. He was the youngest of the boys. His five older brothers were, Samuel, John, Josiah, James and Peter. Franklin was born in 1706 in a British colony, which is known today as Boston, Massachusetts.

[Ans] Which bird did Benjamin Franklin favor for America's national emblem?

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... been chosen as the representative of our country! The turkey is a much more respectable bird, and withal a true original native of America." Nevertheless, the bald eagle became the National emblem in 1782 when the great seal of the United States was adopted