KIDS QUIZ
FAMOUS INVENTORS AND INVENTIONS
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The peanut plant.
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The tomato plant.
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The cabbage plant.
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The pepper plant.
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Detailed explanation-1: -George Washington Carver. Dr. George Washington Carver’s work resulted in the creation of more than 300 products from peanuts, contributing greatly to the economic improvement of the rural South.
Detailed explanation-2: -Dr. Carver studied several plants, but perhaps is most well-known for his work with peanuts. Carver discovered over 300 uses of peanuts, with such versatility as shaving cream, shampoo, wood stains, and plastics. He also came up with an amazing number of edible options for peanuts.
Detailed explanation-3: -Carver invented all kinds of things made out of peanuts. He wrote down more than 300 uses for peanuts, including peanut milk, peanut paper, and peanut soap. Carver thought that if farmers started making things out of peanuts, they’d have to buy fewer things and would be more self-sufficient.
Detailed explanation-4: -The peanut plant probably originated in Peru or Brazil in South America. No fossil records prove this, but people in South America made pottery in the shape of peanuts or decorated jars with peanuts as far back as 3, 500 years ago.