2006-10-09 14:36:16 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Are ye daft, man? Everyone knows Marco Polo brought porcupines back from China in the 14th century! Or maybe it was the Lewis and Clark expedition that found them in what is now Iowa. Anyway, I wish I had invented the porcupine. I'd be rich, now, they sell so well!
Benjamin Franklin? Zaaappp!!
2006-10-09 14:50:25 · answer #1 · answered by aviophage 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The very first porcupine was inadvertently created by Benjamin Franklin on 5th June, 1752 in Philadelphia, USA.
Holding his kite and key under an ominous black sky, Franklin was heard by his secretary to mutter: 'Damned if I'm gonna go first', and whistled for his pet Cairn Terrier, Tutu, moments later.
The 3,000 volts of electricity which passed through Tutu in the 'trial run' both singed his hair and made it stand permanently on end.
Subsequent test runs by Franklin resulted in a breeding pool of shocked dogs, before, being a human, he stole all the credit for their daring exploits.
Tutu's descendants can be seen in zoos all over the world.
They love Pedigree Chum, but few zookeepers know this.
2006-10-09 23:46:35 · answer #2 · answered by Bowzer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ben Franklin did not invent the porcupine. He may have sat on one.
2006-10-09 21:46:45 · answer #3 · answered by Scott S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wow! what a query?
its like asking if george bush invented moon.
sorry buddy, but porcupine is a living being in existence for 1000s of years. God only made all creatures. No human
2006-10-10 10:43:25 · answer #4 · answered by kapilbansalagra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he claimed he did but in reality it was a bavarian piano teacher Ignatious Snuks in colaberation with some of his older pupils...The name Porcupine was a typographical error in the translation of the Bavarian word 'Wangistal' that Mr B Franklin mistook to mean porcupine. This as you are aware being a primitive form of an underwater ratfish.. Some say this was part of B.F.s unrelenting persocution of Herr Snuks lasting as we know nearly 300 years until the poor fellows untimely death last tuesday.. Yes you've guessed it ... poisened porcufish soap.. the recipe' following him to the grave..
2006-10-09 23:33:57 · answer #5 · answered by mark b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The porcupine was not invented, it was born as the result of a hedgehog shagging a yard brush, everyone but the yanks know that.
2006-10-10 15:34:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes he did, and he also patented the method porcupines must follow when mating!! You've been reading that almanac again!!!
2006-10-09 21:39:41 · answer #7 · answered by whrldpz 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
the porcupine, was invented ny j.edgar hoover.
2006-10-09 22:01:33 · answer #8 · answered by ben b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uhhh... the porcupine is an animal, it wasn't invented.
2006-10-09 21:38:17 · answer #9 · answered by wikkedstar 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, if by invented you mean love child with Martha Washington
2006-10-11 23:24:40 · answer #10 · answered by hobbsworth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋