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"Benjamin Franklin built and demonstrated a macroscopic electrostatic motor in 1747,” says Krein. “He actually used the motor as a rotisserie to grill a turkey
by ajb 2y ago
"Benjamin Franklin built and demonstrated a macroscopic electrostatic motor in 1747,” says Krein. “He actually used the motor as a rotisserie to grill a turkey on a riverbank in Philadelphia” "
I want to know more about Ben Franklin's electrostatic turkey roaster
- riedel 2y agoRelated post on hackaday: https://hackaday.com/2017/10/03/ben-franklins-weak-motor-and-other-forgotten-locomotion/ https://hackaday.com/2017/10/03/ben-franklins-weak-motor-and...
- ajb 2y agoCool thanks!
- lawlessone 2y ago>He actually used the motor as a rotisserie to grill a turkey on a riverbank in Philadelphia Benjamins aeolipile?