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In 1793 ---------- Whitney applies for patent for the cotton gin. ?

In 1793 Eli ---------- applies for patent for the cotton gin. ?

In 1914 Dr. ---------- Salk, who made polio a fear of the past born?

In 1914 Dr. Jonas---------- , who made polio a fear of the past born ?

In 1914 Dr. Jonas Salk, who made ---------- a fear of the past born ?