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What's Shaking Ben Franklin?

Founding father and a leading figure in American history, Benjamin Franklin was an author, publisher, scientist, inventor and diplomat. But his true passion was shaking hands. After extensive historical research I am proud to present just a few of the lesser known handshaking’s the venerable statesman accrued during his impressive career.

Franklin greets the Canine Contingency
Franklin greets the Canine Contingency

“He that lies down with Dogs, shall rise up with fleas.”~ Benjamin Franklin

Franklin negotiates a trade deal with the Technocore A.I.
Franklin negotiates a trade deal with the Technocore A.I.

“It is better to take many Injuries than to give one.”~ Benjamin Franklin

Plymouth Rock and Fraggle Rock agree on borders
Plymouth Rock and Fraggle Rock agree on borders

“Lost Time is never found again.”~ Benjamin Franklin

 Franklin and alternate history time-traveling Franklin have a productive talk
Franklin and alternate history time-traveling Franklin have a productive talk

“A true Friend is the best Possession.”~ Benjamin Franklin

Ben, you're my best friend, in a world we must defend
Ben, you're my best friend, in a world we must defend

“Haste makes Waste.”~ Benjamin Franklin

Peace talks with the Owls devolves into loud hooting
Peace talks with the Owls devolves into loud hooting

“No gains without pains.”~ Benjamin Franklin

Franklin meeting the Italian ambassador, in traditional Italian dress
Franklin meeting the Italian ambassador, in traditional Italian dress

“Look before, or you’ll find yourself behind.”~ Benjamin Franklin

Franklin and close personal friend Sylvester T. Slothington Esquire
Franklin and close personal friend Sylvester T. Slothington Esquire

“Three may keep a secret if two of them are dead.”~ Benjamin Franklin

"Uuuuuuu Ahhhhhrrrrr Uhrrrrr Ahhhhhrrrr Aaarhg..." -Wookiee diplomatic envoy
"Uuuuuuu Ahhhhhrrrrr Uhrrrrr Ahhhhhrrrr Aaarhg..." -Wookiee diplomatic envoy
  1. “Speak little, do much.” ~ Benjamin Franklin

Pardon me my dear but I appear to have sprouted antlers
Pardon me my dear but I appear to have sprouted antlers
  1. “Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.” ~ Benjamin Franklin

Franklin was rumored to have many affairs, including cross-species mistresses
Franklin was rumored to have many affairs, including cross-species mistresses

One today is worth two tomorrows.” ~ Benjamin Franklin