Did you know Benjamin Franklin didn't "discover" electricity with his famous kite experiment?
He proved lightning was electric! Let's dive into the real story from June 1752 in Philadelphia—a tale of curiosity, storms, and science. 🪁⚡️
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Colonial models are path-dependent. Extractive systems create fragility; settlement & institution-building create durable power. The shadows of these 16th-century strategies still influence the Americas today. What other historical echoes do you see? #HistoryThread#Geopolitics