So, in between discovering electricity and founding the United States, Ben Franklin dabbled with the ladies. I’m sorry, did I say “ladies”? I meant mature, established women.

In a letter to a friend, Franklin outlined 8 reasons why dating an older woman is preferable to a younger one. Some of the arguments are convincing! (They have more knowledge of the world! They can’t have kids!). Others are kind of mean. (They will be so grateful!) Well in that case….[The Hairpin]