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Benjamin

Okay kiddo, let's talk about someone named Benjamin. Benjamin is a name given to boys and it means "son of the right hand" or "favorite son".

Now, there are also many famous people named Benjamin throughout history. One of the most famous is Benjamin Franklin, who was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He was really smart and came up with a lot of inventions that helped make life easier, like bifocals (glasses with two different lenses) and the lightning rod (which protects buildings from getting struck by lightning).

Another famous Benjamin is Benjamin Netanyahu, who is the Prime Minister of Israel. This means he is the leader of the country and helps make important decisions that affect a lot of people.

In the Bible, Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob and was known for being a skilled archer. He was also the brother of Joseph, who was sold into slavery by their other brothers.

So, in summary, Benjamin is a name given to boys that means "favorite son" and there have been many famous people throughout history with this name, including Benjamin Franklin and Benjamin Netanyahu. In the Bible, Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob and known for his archery skills.
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