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@@ -11,6 +11,8 @@ The potato first appeared in Peru about ten thousand years ago. The potato was a
 
 By the time potatoes were introduced into Europe, the fork was already prevelant. Hence, started the tradition of forking the potato.
 
+A lack of equal rights for potatoes led to a disease spreading between them and endangered the tradition of forking the potato in Ireland. Fortunately other areas of the world maintained their healthy, diverse potatoes and so the tradition lives on.
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 You too can continue this tradition of forking potatoes in the modern age by clicking the button above labeled "fork."
 
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