... to his name, Ben Franklin had the ability to pursue goals in other fields. Franklin started publishing the Poor Richard's Almanac. Almanacs contained articles with topics including weather reports, cooking recipes, predictions and various quotes. What distinguished Franklin's almanac were its witty quotes and writing styles. Many of the famous phrases associated with Franklin, such as, "A penny saved is a penny earned ... ...

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