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Why Were 15 Bodies Buried in Benjamin Franklin’s Basement?

By Commonplace Fun Facts on July 29, 2019 • ( 5 Comments )

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Benjamin Franklin was one of the best-known and well-loved of America’s Founding Fathers. Franklin’s brilliance and wit caused him to excel in almost every area of human understanding. He left his mark […]

The Philosopher Who Taught Everyone How to Face Death By Having Everyone Look at His Dead Face

By Commonplace Fun Facts on July 12, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

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English philosopher Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832) was the founder of utilitarianism. The philosophy espouses the idea that each one should do the things that will result in the most total happiness. Considering that […]