Potatoes are humble. Think about it. They don’t call a lot of attention to themselves. When have you ever encountered a flashy potato? Potatoes are quiet. Potatoes are reliable, and potatoes taste good. Which is why we love them so much. Do you love spuds, too? Sit back and enjoy five starchy stories, including one about a chef who invented potato chips out of spite and another about the world’s most expensive potatoes.