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Jack of All Trades
I have been many things in my life.
To England I traveled during times of strife.
I owned a printing shop and made its periodicals popular.
Many enjoyed my views and called me a philosopher.
I loved inventing and in the field of science I strove.
Some of my inventions were bifocal eyeglasses, the glass harmonica and even a stove.
Many public offices have I held and served long,
Not the least of which, was reorganizing the postal system and making it strong.
Thanks to my love for travel, debates and tendency to chat,
I earned the title of diplomat.
I spent many times in England, that's a fact.
I defended American rights and fought for repeal of the Stamp Act.
My ability to write and strong belief that all men are created equal caused me to help design
A Declaration of Independence, on which the original I did sign.
Be original, a thinker, give it a try.
Can you figure out my name; who am I?
To England I traveled during times of strife.
I owned a printing shop and made its periodicals popular.
Many enjoyed my views and called me a philosopher.
I loved inventing and in the field of science I strove.
Some of my inventions were bifocal eyeglasses, the glass harmonica and even a stove.
Many public offices have I held and served long,
Not the least of which, was reorganizing the postal system and making it strong.
Thanks to my love for travel, debates and tendency to chat,
I earned the title of diplomat.
I spent many times in England, that's a fact.
I defended American rights and fought for repeal of the Stamp Act.
My ability to write and strong belief that all men are created equal caused me to help design
A Declaration of Independence, on which the original I did sign.
Be original, a thinker, give it a try.
Can you figure out my name; who am I?
Hint
If you do not remember me and need help still,Just open your wallet and look at a one hundred dollar bill.
Answer
The answer, my friend, I say with a grin,Is none other than Benjamin Franklin.
Benjamin Franklin(1706-1790). He was an American printer, author, economist, diplomat, philosopher, scientist, inventor, and one of America's greatest statesmen. Benjamin Franklin was known for so many things, but he is best remembered in the United States as a patriot and diplomat.
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This is a really good teaser. Great job!
nice
Enjoyed this one. Fun and informative as well. I thought you did a very good job in writing it as well.
Excellent!! I got it by the time I read about the bifocals! Nice writing and great job!!
geez sarge! You're overloading with teasers! Did froggy lock you in a room with a pad and a pencil and leave you there? I don't know where all the imagination comes from!
good job.
good job.
Great one. I had ben franklin, then when i read the hint I thought it said one dollar bill and was confused but anyway....That was a fun one
I second exactly what Brainy1 said...
Thanks. I'm glad it was fun.
i got it when the teaser said that he invented the _____ glasses
THERE IS A HUNDRED DOLLAR BILL IN MY WALLET?!?!
wooooohooooo, i got that one , thanks for the great riddle love them about history keep them coming!
LOVED IT! The bifocal eyeglasses were a dead giveaway, but I think this one was very well written! Great job!
I'm glad it was enjoyable.
I wish there was one in mine SweetMama.....
But anyone who remembers american history should have gotten this one....just from the line about bifocals....if nothing else.
But anyone who remembers american history should have gotten this one....just from the line about bifocals....if nothing else.
Nice one, I only got it after the hint.
At first I didn't wanna read it cause it was long and I thought it would be hard, lol. But hey, I actually read it and got it right away! Wooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!
Gr8 teaser Sgt. I didn't have to read very far and had the answer. Made me feel pretty smart. Thanks much.
My pleasure and thank you.
A brilliant man, indeed! Very nicely done riddle.
Loved the teaser! The hint was a hoot though! How many c-notes does anyone carry around?
oh, if only I had a hundred-dollar bill in my wallet...
But, seriously, awesome teaser
But, seriously, awesome teaser
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