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In the mid-1800s, the poorest people in Ireland ate almost nothing but potatoes. Other crops were for selling. So when a blight cut a swath through the potato crop, the impact was severe, and politics played a significant role in the tragedy.

Aujourd'hui, la pomme de terre est l'un des aliments les plus consommés dans notre pays. Mais il n'en a pas toujours été ainsi. Elle fut même interdite, durant quelques années, au milieu du XVIIIe siècle.

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In this episode Stakuyi takes a deep dive into the introduction of potatoes to Europe and the trials and tribulations that came with it. Did you know potatoes were EVIL? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices