My city’s beloved immigrant turned his keen interest in science to killing and “tenderizing” turkeys with electricity. Um, ok. Peanuts compared to Edison’s making a film of electrocuting an elephant I suppose, but definitely a clue that there was a little mad scientist lurking in that founding father. Even back then electricity was a harsh mistress (of the kitchen): He almost cooked his own goose in the process!
However you get your turkey or turkey substitute to motionless and edible, have a grounded, safe, and happy Thanksgiving!
Source: That time Benjamin Franklin tried (and failed) to electrocute a turkey | Ars Technica