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Dr. Potato 2015 “Is It Real?” What Does The Great Big Idaho Potato Truck “Spud” Really Look Like Without Its Clothes?

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Some people may be fooled, but I’m not. That giant Idaho potato that has been touring the country isn’t real. I want to know what it looks like underneath that russet colored skin.

A:

You’ve asked a very good question. Now, if we share the answer you won’t go telling young kids who just might still believe in the giant potato will you?It started out small…

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Then grew up to go on tour in celebration of the Idaho Potato Commission’s 75th anniversary in 2012.And now, as Paul Harvey used to say “here is the rest of the story”.
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Established in 1937, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is a state agency that is responsible for promoting and protecting the famous "Grown in Idaho®" seal, a federally registered trademark that assures consumers they are purchasing genuine, top-quality Idaho® potatoes. Idaho's ideal growing conditions, including rich, volcanic soil, climate and irrigation differentiate Idaho® potatoes from potatoes grown in other states.

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