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In case you’re worried that 2008 might be a boring year, have no fear, as the United Nations has proclaimed 2008 the International Year of the Potato. Party! Check out the thrilling website at Potato2008.org where you can register for exciting potato related events like the upcoming global forum “Potato Science for the Poor,” to be held in Peru in March. The site even promises to entertain the kids by teaching them how to grow their very own potato.