my girlfriend (who is a history professor) told me this was the truth. i always thought it was eli whitney, but she is the professor. why am i stupid?
2006-12-04 09:55:52 · 10 answers · asked by Dan 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Michael Jackson did invent it, he invented it because he needing something to spin wonderful weaves on so he would forever have beautiful hair
2006-12-04 10:03:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Eli Whitney received the first patent for a cotton gin in 1794. Henry Ogden Holmes of Fairfield County registered a patent for a gin in 1796. Some have claimed Whitney stole Holmes' idea, but there is no evidence of this. By 1800 many people were using Whitney's idea or perfecting his work.
Advances in types of teeth used in the gin made by Henry Ogden Holmes were later used in Eli Whity machines.
Many people stole these ideas. I have found no reference toa Michael Jackson. Have your girl friend-teacher provide sources.
2006-12-04 10:41:09 · answer #2 · answered by Randy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eli Whitney holds the patent on the original cotton gin. However, his patent was not upheld in court for some 13 years after it was submitted, so many people copied his idea, and claimed that theirs was a new invention.
2006-12-04 10:05:53 · answer #3 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are not stupid. Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin. Your girlfriend is the stupid one.
2006-12-04 13:11:07 · answer #4 · answered by judenstaat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um, either this is a joke question or you are as naive as they come & your prof gf is having serious fun pulling your leg.
Yes, Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin more than 200 years before Michael Jackson was a twinkle in his daddy's eye.
2006-12-04 10:09:55 · answer #5 · answered by AytymnRain 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Eli Whitney patented the cotton gin. Perhaps your professor was joking with you.
2006-12-04 10:00:27 · answer #6 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Eli Whitney failed to file for a patent on his invention. Michael Jackson copied his invention and filed for a patent, thus getting "credit" for the cotton gin.
2006-12-04 09:58:52 · answer #7 · answered by hbsizzwell 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
You aren't, Michael Jackson invented the moonwalk and perfected the child molestation.
2006-12-04 10:03:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
No.
he invented the moon walk.
2006-12-04 10:14:09 · answer #9 · answered by cork 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I can't believe that you actually believe that!!
♥♥We Love You Michael!!!!♥♥
2006-12-04 11:33:53 · answer #10 · answered by ♥Stranger In Maine™♥ (Thriller) 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋