# What's Shaking Ben Franklin?

**Published by:** [ᗰ.ᑕ. ᖴᖇOᑎTᖇᑌᑎ](https://paragraph.com/@mcfrontrun-2/)
**Published on:** 2023-03-18
**URL:** https://paragraph.com/@mcfrontrun-2/what-s-shaking-ben-franklin

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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 “He that lies down with Dogs, shall rise up with fleas.”~ Benjamin Franklin 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 “Lost Time is never found again.”~ Benjamin Franklin 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 “Haste makes Waste.”~ Benjamin Franklin Peace talks with the Owls devolves into loud hooting “No gains without pains.”~ Benjamin Franklin 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 “Three may keep a secret if two of them are dead.”~ Benjamin Franklin "Uuuuuuu Ahhhhhrrrrr Uhrrrrr Ahhhhhrrrr Aaarhg..." -Wookiee diplomatic envoy “Speak little, do much.” ~ Benjamin Franklin Pardon me my dear but I appear to have sprouted antlers “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 One today is worth two tomorrows.” ~ Benjamin Franklin

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