Did you know, Benjamin Franklin was one of the first proponents of fresh air to fight colds and other 'corruptions' in the air? He and John Quincy were once traveling together and had to share a bed at an inn. Adams wanted the window closed and Franklin wanted it opened. Franklin coaxed him to open it by expounding on his theories of cold, air, perspiration and respiration. Adams was so entertained he fell asleep in spite of the open window.
Information gleaned from David McCullough's John Adams.
I didn't know. Thanks! Stay safe, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteYou stay safe too, my friend.
DeleteHugs received and returned.
Hi Sandra - Benjamin Franklin was very forward thinking ... cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteHe was indeed, Hilary,
DeleteCheers,
Lots of our forefathers were well ahead of their time.
ReplyDeleteHow I wish the same was true of today's politicians.
Wouldn't that be a nice change?
DeleteNope, I never knew that. Interesting! :)
ReplyDeleteHe was an interesting man wasn't he?
DeleteBen was one highly intelligent man with many facets. We always sleep with the window open
ReplyDeleteHe certainly was.
DeleteGood job on sleeping with the window open. Ben would be proud:)
And yes, fresh air does help!
ReplyDeleteFor sure. I must have been getting too much cold air this morning, because I dreamt I was out in a blizzard:)
DeleteClever and so smart. Hugs, RO
ReplyDeleteYes and yes:)
DeleteHugs received and returned.
Fun story! Hope all is well with you
ReplyDeleteWe're doing okay. Thanks for your concern, CJ:)
DeleteI always love tidbits like this! I love fresh air. :)
ReplyDeleteHope you are well!
~Jess
Hey Jess, How are you? So good to see you.
DeleteThank you. I enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad, Rue. Thanks for letting me know.
DeleteHe was a smart man.
ReplyDeleteExtremely.
Deletethey must have been sleeping in a "mild winter" !!! ☺☺☺♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteHeh. No doubt:)
DeleteI did not know that!
ReplyDeleteYour factoid for the day:)
DeleteImagine booking the two of them as guests
ReplyDeleteWouldn't that be something?
DeleteHere it would often be a case of leave the window open to let in car exhaust emissions.
ReplyDeleteHa!
DeleteI love your tidbits! Ben Franklin was a wise man!
ReplyDeleteHe was for sure:)
DeleteWell never knew that. Sure had his mind on the ball.
ReplyDeleteOr the window. Ha!
DeleteThat's one Franklin story I'd not heard. Thanks AND stay safe.
ReplyDeleteI got a kick out of it:)
DeleteYou stay safe too.
Very interesting. Good to know.
ReplyDeleteGlad you found it interesting, Yvonne.
DeleteI never knew this! But, I have to say, I love when the window is open, especially in the winter! Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI love open windows in spring. Not so much in winter. Heh.
DeleteHugs received and returned.