‘He has different personas’: inside Benjamin Franklin’s life as a scientist A fascinating and revealing new book looks back on the inventor, writer, publisher and founding father’s scientific work The Guardian - US · Nov 13, 2024
Want To Be A Millionaire? Dave Ramsey Says To Start By Turning Off Your Television, Here's Why Billionaires like Gates, Musk, and Buffett are avid readers. They credit books for shaping their perspectives, inspiring innovation, and driving success. International Business Times UK · Nov 4, 2024
Two historic Philadelphia churches offer lessons for an America divided today and in its infancy Christ Church is so symbolic to the birth of America that it's called the Nation's Church The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2024
80 Interesting Historical Pics From “That’s History” That May Change Your Perspective On Things Even if we laughed it off, one of the most viral memes of this summer was quite poignant: we do live in the context of all in which we live and what came before us. The post 80 Interesting Historical Pics From “That’s History” That May Change Your Perspective On… Bored Panda · Oct 25, 2024
Why is the Trend in Bonds Bearish? The U.S. Federal Reserve conducts monetary policy using the short-term Fed Funds Rate as its most effective tool. Meanwhile, longer-term interest rates are a function of supply and demand and market sentiment. Barchart · Oct 24, 2024
When do the clocks go back in October 2024? British clocks will revert to Greenwich Mean Time when they go back an hour this week for winter The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2024
The election the founding fathers wanted Experts say Harris is right about Trump: America's founding fathers would've deemed him "treasonous" Salon · Oct 11, 2024
Illinois Man Named 'Benjamin Franklin' Accused Stealing Lots of Benjamins in Facebook Marketplace Scam An Illinois man who called himself "Benjamin Franklin" was arrested in connection to multiple reports of robberies on Facebook Marketplace. Latin Times · Sep 28, 2024
Essential Preventive Maintenance Dubai Homeowners Need An ounce of prevention is supposed to be worth a pound of cure. Most people probably agree with this advice from the luminary Benjamin Franklin. Even so, while most acknowledge the soundness of this principle, not everyone lives by it. inkl · Sep 12, 2024
Financial Challenges to Try in 2025 This was coined by Benjamin Franklin over 200 years ago, and this coming 2025, it is still very much true. Everyday, as the world advances, progresses, and changes at an unprecedented rate, so do the financial challenges that present themselves. As ... USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 5, 2024
House readies to help bald eagle soar as national bird - Roll Call The bald eagle is poised to become the national bird of the United States if House members act on legislation this fall. Roll Call · Sep 3, 2024
Benefits of Permanent Life Insurance in Your Estate Plan Liquidity and tax-free benefits can bring peace of mind to policyholders, and the healthier and younger you are when you get it, the better. Kiplinger · Aug 22, 2024
40 Curious History Facts And Stories That May Surprise Even The Most Knowledgeable History is full of interesting stories that often go unnoticed. This Instagram account brings them to light, sharing some of the most fascinating facts and photos from the past. The post 40 Curious History Facts And Stories That May Surprise Even The Most Knowledgeable first appeared on Bored Panda. Bored Panda · Aug 16, 2024
Read a transcript of Biden’s speech on dropping out of the presidential race ‘I’ve decided the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation,’ Biden said in a speech from the Oval Office The Guardian - US · Jul 25, 2024
The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024 Joe Biden’s full remarks from the White House about ending his campaign The remarks were delivered from behind the Resolute Desk in the Oval office
The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2024 ‘Fight! Fight! Fight!’: Trump emerges as an American messiah with swagger Ex-president’s retelling of attempted assassination at Republican national convention turns him into a figure that transcends politics
Salon · May 25, 2024 Could The Beatles become famous today? "The number of amazing people who could be spectacularly successful, is really, really high," Sunstein says
The Guardian - US · May 19, 2024 The Year of Living Constitutionally: a man, a political plan … and a musket For AJ Jacobs, living according to the founders’ rules cast a spotlight on the power – and absurdity – of originalist thought
Tom’s Guide · May 17, 2024 5 best shows like 'Franklin' to watch after the finale Here are our recommendations for more historical epics like 'Franklin'
WhatToWatch · May 10, 2024 Franklin episode 7 recap: France and America lose trust In Franklin episode 7, Benjamin pushes hard to include France in America's negotiations with Britain, much to Jay and Adam's dismay. Here's what happened.
The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2024 The Book-Makers by Adam Smyth review – bound to be brilliant From calfskin to cut-and-paste, a tribute to the graft and craft that goes into books
The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2024 ‘I was always able to get away with things’: Daniel Mays on playing bent coppers, acting opposite Michael Douglas, and working-class bias It’s a huge leap from playing a bent copper in Line of Duty to starring in the musical Guys & Dolls, but if anyone can make a role work, it’s actor Daniel Mays
The Guardian - US · Apr 24, 2024 ‘We were going down fast’: how Benjamin Franklin saved America Apple’s new drama series Franklin, starring Michael Douglas as the founding father, recalls a vital time in US history as he travelled abroad for help
Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2024 Townhouse on Craven Street listed for £11 million after an online-only estate agent visit Herman Melville lived on the same street, which was at the centre of a bizarre Benjamin Franklin serial killer conspiracy
Kiplinger · Apr 21, 2024 How to Stop Boredom From Ruining Your Happy Retirement Retirees who explore new interests and have an active social life are more likely to find joy — and even greatness — in the newfound freedom of retirement.