Historical energy events

  • Discovery of Coal

    Discovery of Coal

    The first record of coal in the United States was shown on a map prepared by Louis Joliet.
  • Nature of Electricity

    Nature of Electricity

    Ben Franklin tied a key onto a kite during a storm and proved that static electricity and lightning were the same.

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