[Plutarch]

The potato is of significant historical importance, as it supported greatly increased population in the areas where it was cultivated, especially Northern Europe. Interesting article:

The Impact of the Potato

[Ciexyz]

The Potato famine in Ireland, of course, brought waves of Irish immigrants to America's shores, incl. some of my relatives.

[Ciexyz]

The Potato article was most interesting. I had no idea that a diet of potatoes and milk provides all essential nutrients, or that the Irish population doubled due to the introduction of the potato and the rich nutrients it provided to the peasantry.