People who own and breed goats occasionally run across a problem with lice in their herd. These parasites are common on many forms of animal, including livestock, wild birds, and even human beings. Infestations of lice can be detrimental to the health of the flock, and in some cases can even result in death.
Benjamin Franklin's Schooling. Hereâs what is known about Franklinâs formal education: 1  Franklinâs father sent Benjamin to the Boston Latin School at age eight. 2  This public school designed to provide education in the humanities to all boys regardless of their social class.
Early Life. Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706, in Boston in what was then known as the Massachusetts Bay Colony. His father, Josiah Franklin, a soap and candle maker, had 17 children, seven with first wife, Anne Child, and 10 with second wife Abiah Folger. Benjamin was his 15th child and the last son.