Monday, June 15, 2020

Go Fly A Kite

Go Fly A Kite. The Hub Radio Show for Monday June 15, 2020. View the completely stress free playlist for 6-15-20 (CLICK HERE)

Bob Mould, Diet Cig, Drab City, Jeff Rosenstock, Muzz

Fly a Kite Day takes place on the anniversary of the date in 1752 when Benjamin Franklin flew a kite in a thunderstorm, with the intent of proving that lightning was caused by a discharge of electricity (some sources say he flew his kite on June 10). His experiment led to further understanding of positive and negative charges, the proving that lightning was an electrical discharge, and to the invention of the lightning rod—which provided a safe way to discharge electricity and a way to prevent fires. Lightning rods are still used today to protect buildings, ships, and people.

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