TITANIUM-PIMA-LT-BROWNDiscovery of its domestication and importance to ancient cultures in South America and the West Indies confirm a history that spans 10,000 years. Native Americans grew the crop and spun and wove it into a fine fabric frequently presented as a tribute to kings. Spinning and weaving were considered among the noblest and most treasured of skills, with foundational myths showcasing the value of cotton to ancient Americans. The cotton was eventually called