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To: nypokerface; blam

U.S. scientists have determined the fungus-like pathogen that caused the 1840s Irish potato famine originated in the South American Andes.

OK, they know where it came from, but how did it get from the South American Andes to Ireland?

38 posted on 05/18/2007 5:48:59 PM PDT by Pontiac (Patriotism is the natural consequence of having a free mind in a free society.)

To: Pontiac

"OK, they know where it came from, but how did it get from the South American Andes to Ireland?"

Infected potatos on board ships?

39 posted on 05/18/2007 5:56:03 PM PDT by blam

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