Benjamin Franklin Flew His Kite 262 Years Ago Today - Did It Really Happen The Way We've Been Told

It was 262 Years ago that Benjamin Franklin and his son William reportedly flew the kite and "discovered" electricity. First off, why is it you never hear about William? He was just as likely to get zapped as his dad. Secondly, did that event really happen the way we were told?

Well, that's one take. Here's another:

Here's yet another account.

Forgive me for leaving you with this worn out cliche', but, here it goes: