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.
Benjamin Franklinâs Early Years. Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706, in colonial Boston. His father, Josiah Franklin (1657-1745), a native of England, was a candle and soap maker who married twice and had 17 children.