In 1532 the Spanish found out what everyone in South America already knew--potatoes are amazing. But when they brought them back to Europe the reception wasn't so great. No one was impressed by a food harvested out of the dirt.
When famine hit Prussia in 1774, King Frederick the Great had a plan to get his starving people to eat the dreaded potato.
Check out his grave in Germany and leave a potato.
We're officially pros now right?!?! We dug deep into the internet's brain junk drawer for a random smash-up of whatever facts tickled our fancy....
We’re not gonna tell you what’s in this episode. It’s SO much better if it’s a surprise.
Epaulette sharks--making quick strides in evolution. Get it?!? Strides! Because they can walk. Insert bad sitcom dad-laugh here. Show Notes: National Geographic Land Sharks...