Sunday, June 7, 2026
Tip for Hard Puzzles: Hard puzzles reward frequency analysis. The most common letters in English are E, T, A, O, I, N — the cipher letter that appears most often is likely E. Doubled letters are often LL, SS, or EE. Work from the high-frequency end and use word-shape patterns to confirm. Full solving guide →
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Benjamin Franklin was a renowned American polymath who excelled as a printer, scientist, inventor, and diplomat during the 18th century. He conducted groundbreaking experiments with electricity, famously demonstrating that lightning was electrical in nature. Franklin also invented the lightning rod, bifocal glasses, and the Franklin stove, while his witty aphorisms like "A penny saved is a penny earned" became part of American culture. His contributions to both science and the founding of the United States made him one of history's most influential figures.