There's only one problem with the story of Benjamin Franklin flying his kite in a thunderstorm: It didn't happen. In real life, this experiment would've killed him. Charge your batteries and enjoy this lecture on popular electricity myths. This video is episode 2 from the series Understanding the Misconceptions of Science, presented by Don Lincoln. Learn more about electricity at www.wondrium.com/YouTube 00:00 Electricity Informs Our Daily Life 01:15 Exposing the Benjamin Franklin Kite Myth 06:11 Lightning Safety: Facts and Misconceptions 11:30 What Is Electricity? 17:38 How Does a Battery Actually Work? 24:23 How Electricity Powers Homes and Factories ------------------------------------------- Welcome to Wondrium on YouTube. Here, you can enjoy a carefully curated selection of the history, science, and math videos you’ve come to know and love from brands like The Great Courses, and more. If you’ve ever wanted to travel back in time, wondered about the science of life, wished for a better understanding of math, or dreamt of exploring the stars … then Wondrium will be your new favorite channel on YouTube! If you decide you’d like to learn more about what you love, check out the full experience at wondrium.com/YouTube There, you’ll find in-depth answers to everything you’ve ever wondered, with mind-blowing surprises along the way. Your brain is going to love this place! ------------------------------------------- You can also read thousands of articles from the smartest experts in their fields at The Great Courses Daily: www.thegreatcoursesdaily.com And, of course, check us out on all of our social channels: -Facebook: www.facebook.com/wondrium -Twitter: twitter.com/wondrium -Instagram: www.instagram.com/wondrium ------------------------------------------- #BenjaminFranklin #Electricity #Mythbusting

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