Marcellus Gilmore Edson

What did Marcellus Gilmore Edson invent?

• The first electric car

• A new type of lamp

• Peanut butter

• The telephone

In what year did Marcellus Gilmore Edson patent his peanut paste?

• 1884

• 1894

• 1904

• 1880

What was Marcellus Gilmore Edson's profession?

• Chef

• Pharmacist

• Teacher

• Engineer

Why did Marcellus Gilmore Edson invent peanut butter?

• As a snack for himself

• To win a cooking contest

• As a protein substitute for people who had difficulty eating solid food

• To feed his pets

Where was Marcellus Gilmore Edson from?

• The United States

• Canada

• England

• France

What was the original form of Marcellus Gilmore Edson's peanut product?

• A crunchy spread

• A smooth paste

• Whole roasted peanuts

• Peanut oil

How did Marcellus Gilmore Edson make his peanut paste?

• By boiling peanuts

• By roasting and then grinding peanuts

• By mixing peanut oil with powdered peanuts

• By using a chemical process

What was one of the early uses of peanut butter?

• As a hair conditioner

• As a medicine

• In sandwiches at fancy tea parties

• As a cooking oil

How did the invention of peanut butter impact society?

• It led to the invention of the blender

• It became a staple food in many households

• It caused a decline in the consumption of dairy products

• It was initially banned in several countries

What is one reason peanut butter became popular in the United States?

• It was endorsed by celebrities

• It was inexpensive to produce

• It was considered a luxury item

• It was used by astronauts in space