80% of a potato is water, and 20% is solid. Potatoes are rich in vitamins and minerals...
Potatoes were originally domesticated in the Andes region of Peru more than 7,000 years ago...
There are thousands of different varieties of potatoes, ranging in size, shape, and color...
After rice, wheat, and maize, potatoes are the most consumed crop globally.
In 1995, NASA and the University of Wisconsin successfully grew potatoes in space.
Waxy potatoes are great for boiling, while starchy potatoes like russets are better for baking and frying.
The skin of a potato contains essential nutrients like fiber, potassium, and vitamins.
China grows more potatoes than any other country in the world, followed by India and Russia.
Early European settlers thought potatoes were poisonous because they are part of the nightshade family.
Spanish explorers brought the potato to Europe from South America in the 16th century.
