Who invented crop rotation, which then led to the development of more than 300 peanut products?
George Washington Carver. His crop rotation led to an abundance of crops, not just peanuts.
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Who is known for inventing the incandescent lightbulb, the phonograph, and the early movie camera?
Thomas Edison. He was one of the original owners of Edison General Electric.
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Jazz musician Miles Davis was born on May 26, 1926. What instrument did he play?
Trumpet. Davis won nine Grammy Awards during his career. He was heavily involved in the development of jazz.
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An inventor from what country received the first patent for peanut butter?
Canada. Marcellus Gilmore Edson received the first patent for peanut butter in 1884.
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Eleven-year-old Frank Neuhauser won the first National Spelling Bee in May 1925. Which is the correct spelling of the winning word?
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Singer Peggy Lee was born on May 26, 1920. Which of her songs begins âNever know how much I love you, never know how much I careâ?
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What horse race occurs in May: the Belmont Stakes or the Kentucky Derby?
The Kentucky Derby. The first jewel of the Triple Crown is held on the first Saturday in May. The Belmont is held in June.
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On what continent was the TV invented?
North America. Philo Taylor Farnsworth invented the electronic television. He got the idea while plowing a field. He was just 14 when the idea struck him.
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Who was the first to secure a patent for the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell. The 29-year-old inventor did so in March 1876. He had a personal interest in sound technology because his mother and wife were deaf.
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Which of the following does NOT occur in May?
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May was the ______ month in the Julian calendar.
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Football player Johnny Unitas was born on May 7, 1933. What position did he play?
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What type of eye surgery equipment did Patricia Bath receive a patent for?
Cataract. She invented the Laserphaco Pro probe, which is less painful and more precise than previous cataract procedures.
