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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who was known for his work with peanuts and sweet potatoes?
A
The Wright Brothers
B
Thomas Edison
C
George Washington Carver
D
Alexander Graham Bell
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -George Washington Carver was an agricultural scientist and inventor who developed hundreds of products using peanuts (though not peanut butter, as is often claimed), sweet potatoes and soybeans.

Detailed explanation-2: -Carver solved this problem by inventing many different uses for these crops. He turned sweet potatoes, for example, into flour, vinegar and even writing ink, dyes and paint. It was with peanuts, however, that George found his greatest success.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

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