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    World Without Electricity

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    electricty to function. The majority of items that are used on a daily basis depend on electricity to function. Modern socirety adapted to electricity more than ever. There is no specific date as to when electricity was discovered. In June 1752 Benjamin Franklin proved that lightening is electricity. In 1791 Galvani publisged his doscoverey of Bio electricity. In 1800 Volta invented the Galvanic cell‚ in which this day in age we call it the battery. Without these advances we woukd be living in a society

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    1. Yes‚ I was drawn in. I think when Poe first developed and wrote the story‚ he designed it in a way that would inherently draw the reader into the fantasy world of Roderick Usher. Leaving the narrator unnamed and seemingly average in personality‚ it’s easy to identify with him‚ seeing ourselves in his shoes taking care of an ill friend. 2. The narrator travels to his friend because he was told that Roderick’s health was deteriorating both physically and emotionally. Sadly‚ the narrator ultimately

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    Why Are Computer Games

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    Computer Games are just a waste of time and energy. The precedented statement suggest that computer games are wasteful and depletes vast amounts of energy. I beg to differ. Games are not a waste of time‚ but a time waster if you’re stricken with boredom. As well as the cure for monotony‚ many gamers make money by playing games. Games don’t waste your energy‚ it will improve and test you physically and/or mentally. It may as well educate you with many life lessons. First of all‚ a waste of time.

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    What are my expectations from this course? “Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.” Benjamin Franklin. Reading is essential for everyday living‚ regardless of my insufficient skills. At the University of the Virgin Islands‚ English 101 class I’m determine to enhance my love for reading and build a stronger vocabulary foundation. I’ve never had a passion for reading. I was never surrounded by peers or family that influenced to me read. I always preferred to watch a movie

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    Aphorism

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    S Aphorism Essay “The way to be safe‚ is to never be secure.” Benjamin Franklin once said this statement. But what does it mean? Being unsure keeps you from doing many things. A lot of people probably think a secure person probably does the right things and is always so sure about everything. But really that is what sometimes causes mistakes in peoples lives. For example‚ if you’re with your friends and they want to do something that you know is wrong

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    Conserving energy is definitely crucial in improving a nation’s economy‚ environment and society. Throughout the years‚ scientists and other experts developed various ways on how to save electricity. Daylight saving time‚ which was initiated by Benjamin Franklin in 1784‚ is one method in which individuals can properly maintain the environment. Due to its massive significance to mankind’s society and surroundings‚ the daylight savings time should be continuously regulated for its outstanding benefits

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    Could Have the American Revolution Been Avoided? As Benjamin Franklin once said‚ “No gains without pain.” This could not be more of a true statement when speaking of the American Revolution. There are so many factors that are said to have caused it‚ that it’s hard to determine what never needed to happen. Because of the French and Indian War‚ the British were suffering from debt. They needed the find a way out; therefore‚ new laws and acts were established. If the British would have treated the

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    Thomas Jefferson who was the 3rd president of United States of America is the one of the most important people in American history. He joined 1st and 2nd Continental Congress and he wrote the Declaration of Independence with John Adams and Benjamin Franklin. After Alexader Hamilton made and became the Federalist party which believed in strong center government‚ he made Democratic-Republican party which believed in individual states power and became the leader of Democratic-Republican. On 1800‚

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    Will’s hand splayed on the table‚ his knuckles turning white while they supported his weight as he leaned across the table towards his father. “You’re going to sign it?” Will was aghast. The older Mr. Franklin leaned back in his chair‚ casually crossing his arms over his ample stomach. “Of course. Our independence is priceless. The citizens are being taxed on everything. Did you know that the Ackermans down in the village had to move back with their cousin back in England?” Will was indignant. “Good

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    Stream in detail. In June of 1752‚ Franklin was in Philadelphia‚ waiting for the steeple on top of Christ Church to be completed for his experiment (the steeple would act as the "lightning rod"). He grew impatient‚ and decided that a kite would be able to get close to the storm clouds just as well. Also at age 46‚ Franklin developed another device to help him understand electricity‚ called lightning bells. These bells would jingle when lightning was in the air. Franklin wore glasses‚ and after the age

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