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Flippers and Paddling Gloves. "His inventiveness appeared early; as a youngster he devised a kind of swimming aid - oval palettes for the hands and feet..." Source: A Biography of Benjamin Franklin Paddling Gloves. "Ben Franklin loved the water. Growing up in Boston, he was drawn to the sea and often dreamed of becoming a sailor. Ben learned to swim and became an expert swimmer. Wanting to increase his speed in the water, Franklin devised fins that he wore on his hands. The fins were shaped like lily pads or an artist's paint pallet and helped the swimmer attain greater speed with each stroke." Source: Benjamin Franklin (PBS) On a related note:
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