Franklin's contributions to the American Revolution and the building of a new nation were but a garnish on an already distinguished career as a writer, publisher, scientist and inventor. His was an ever-curious mind, constantly seeking to understand the inner-workings of the universe and devise clever means to use this scientific understanding to advantage through invention and innovation.
- Bifocals
- Electricity
- An Account of the Kite Experiment
- How Franklin Made His Kite
- For Whom the Bells Toll
- Assault on Batteries
- Lightning Rod
- Franklin Stove
- Mapping the Gulf Stream
- Swim Fins
- Glass Armonica
- Flexible Urinary Catheter
- Odometer
- Long Arm
- Air Conditioning (Sort of!)
- Bulkhead (False)
- Daylight Saving's Time (False)
Franklin has also gotten credit for a few inventions and innovations that were not his, including:
