I am not sure what the “International Year” will entail, but the potato does seem worthy of some honor. Potatoes are so resilient and efficient (“It provides more calories, more quickly, using less land and in a wider range of climates than any other plant”), it is little wonder that the Irish became so dependent on them. Both Adam Smith and Friedrich Engels are quoted in this article, however Dan Qualye’s mishap is unmentioned.
Nicholas
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