The Invention of Potato Chips

Ever wondered how the world’s favorite snack was born? Let’s find out!

In 1853, at a fancy restaurant in New York, a chef named George Crum made a snack that would change the world.

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One day, a customer ordered fried potatoes but complained they were too thick and soggy. He sent them back!

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George was frustrated and decided to make the potatoes super thin, frying them until they were crunchy, almost as a joke.

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But when the customer tasted the crispy thin potatoes, he loved them! He couldn't stop eating.

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Word spread fast, and soon everyone was coming to the restaurant to try these new “potato chips”!

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Potato chips became so popular that they started being sold in stores across the U.S. by the 1920s.

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Today, potato chips are one of the most loved snacks around the world, with many flavors and varieties!

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Who knew that one customer complaint could lead to one of the tastiest inventions ever?

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Do you love salty, spicy, or cheesy chips? Whichever it is, thank George Crum for this crispy treat!

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World’s Most Expensive Ice Cream

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