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.
What did Benjamin Franklin want to be when he grew up? From his school days on, Benjamin Franklin wanted to be a sailor. His father did not approve, because an older son, Josiah, had gone to sea and never returned. Because reading was Ben's favorite pastime, his father decided on the trade of printing and sent Ben to learn in his older brother's printing shop.