Ben Franklin Tech Modern Marvels : Season 13 Episode 16
TV-PG History 1h 00m int(0)
Aired: May 24th, 2006 @ 10:00 PM EST on History
One of the most prodigious American inventors, Ben Franklin is credited for creating things like the lightning rod, the armonica, the Franklin stove, bifocal glasses, and the flexible urinary catheter. In this episode of Modern Marvels, we examine how Dr. Franklin's inventive genius extended to things like Daylight Savings Time and the voluntary fire department.