On June 20, 1793, Eli Whitney, who had graduated from Yale the previous year, wrote to Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, requesting a patent for his new invention, the cotton gin. The gin ...

In 1811, Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin for separating cotton fibers from seeds. This device was built in 1793 and helped cotton become a profitable export crop in the southern United States, as ...

The gin made cotton profitable which was a boon to the ... although he did make some and became famous for his labor-saving invention. He would go on to pioneer the use of interchangeable parts ...

On a modern agritourism farm framed by traditional fields of cotton and corn, the seven Future Farmers of America chapters in ...

U.S. inventors gave the world the cotton gin, the telegraph, the phonograph ... and some have been just as influential on our ...

Gin is used in cocktails such as the Gimlet, the Gin Fizz and the G&T. It can also be used in cooking, to ‘cure’ raw fish dishes, or to de-glaze pans in sauce-making. FAQs about BBC Food ...

Oklahoma Gin is a thrilling variation of Gin Rummy. Players aim to form valid sets and runs to minimize their hand's point value. It's a strategic and competitive card game with unique rules that ...

It's like a Gin & Tonic, but better. Sondre Kasin is the director of bars for Gracious Hospitality Management, known best for their renowned high-end steakhouse, COTE in New York City. Marianne ...

On June 20, 1793, Eli Whitney, who had graduated from Yale the previous year, wrote to Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, requesting a patent for his new invention, the cotton gin. The gin ...