Despite inventing the lightning rod, bifocals, and the Franklin stove, Benjamin Franklin never filed a single patent. His reasoning? He saw inventions as gifts to society, not commodities. Franklin believed ideas flourished best when unshackled by ownership—when shared freely for the benefit of all.He famously wrote that seeking profit from patents would only “sour one’s temper and disturb one’s peace.” His radical stance defied the growing capitalist impulse of his age, positioning him as both

Raise the lightning rod and pull all the scary-looking levers: it’s time for the #WaterLilyWeighOff! 🧑‍🔬🪷⚡️ Dr. Vic Toria (aka @orchidmarc) is here to share the fruits of his truly mad labor, with his most monstrous Victoria amazonica leaf of the summer ready to flex its muscles. How much weight will we manage to hold this year, and will we come out on top against our competitors around the world? A little weird science should certainly help our chances! With fall just around the corner, you