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What insect infestation led to the creation of Delta Air Lines as a crop-dusting company?
Locusts
Boll weevil
Aphids
Caterpillars
Answer
Delta Air Lines was initially established as a crop-dusting company to combat the boll weevil infestation that threatened cotton crops in the southern United States. Under Collett E. Woolman's leadership, the company eventually transitioned into a major airline.
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