[Samwise]

I think Ben Franklin is my favorite character from American history. Unfortunately, he receives too little recognition for his contributions.

When I was in college, I did a paper that explored some of his lesser known writings. Franklin had a wonderful sense of humor and was the sort of chap with whom I would love to hoist a few brews.

Franklin was working on a special perfume, but this one was drinkable. It was supposed to... ahem... perfume bodily gas so that when someone passed gas, it would smell pleasant. Unfortunately, he never completed the experiment.

Franklin was also a dirty old man. He suggested that young men "date" older women. They were experienced and no longer shy....plus, they were so grateful.

[snippy_about_it]

He was a partying kind of guy. When I read Adams he was appalled at how late Franklin would stay up when they shared a room in France. Also appalled at his "womanizing".
Hey, he lived a long life!