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Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Franklin Invented Plastic Pizza-Box-Lid Holder-Upper? Yes, he did, according to David Letterman last night, who had a tribute (of sorts) in honor of the 300th anniversary of the Philly Founding Father's birth. Besides bifocals, Franklin also invented the self-cleaning oven and Pop-Tarts. Who knew? You see it? What else did Dave say Ben invented?
