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1.) French fries were invented in Belgium, not France.

2.) The term “French fries” originated from American soldiers during World War 1

3.) The average American consumes 30 pounds of French fries per year.

4.) McDonald’s is one of the largest purchasers of potatoes in the world for their French fries.

5.) In Belgium, French fries are traditionally served with mayonnaise.

6.) The world’s longest French fry measures over 34 inches.

7.) In some countries, such as Canada, poutine is a popular dish made with French fries topped with cheese curds and gravy.

8.) The world’s largest French fry festival is held annually in Idaho known as the “Idaho® Potato Drop”. 

6 years ago today, Stafford Smith raced the Idaho® Potato Drop car at Sonoma Raceway for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 Monster Energy Nascar Cup Series. Instead of the normal oval shape, this track includes a twisting 12-turn track that is 2.52 miles in length and started in 1968. Sonoma Raceway has been the host to some of the best races in the world. “It is arguably the world’s busiest racing facility, with track activity scheduled an average of 340 days a year. It is one of North America’s most complete and versatile motorsports complexes and home to one of the nation’s only high-performance automotive industrial parks with approximately 75 tenants.”

Young engineers are ready to upgrade from their starter home to a place closer to downtown and the Greenbelt walking path in Boise, Idaho. She’s dreaming of a big space for chickens and composting, but he’s set on keeping their costs as low as possible.

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YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon & Fun Runs are back for the 45th year!
All courses are flat and fast for this fun full, half, 10K & 5K run on the Boise Greenbelt. Here are some Fast Facts about the Famous Idaho Potato that might answer race day questions.

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10. The potato drop

Forget that fancy glass ball that drops at midnight every NYE in NYC—Boise drops a GlowTato at midnight! The Idaho Potato Drop is Boise’s annual New Year’s Eve party, with onlookers counting down until the potato drops at midnight.

The GlowTato is a replica of a giant Idaho potato, with some extra glam added. The potato also drops amidst a firework show and other festivities and is definitely a unique way to ring in the new year.

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Would you like to join the @oscrew for the BIG URBAN AIR EXHIBITION this year? We are looking for skiers and snowboards that like speed and BIG JUMPS. You can sign up on this website.

“Idaho: there’s a unique New Year’s tradition

The iconic Times Square New Year’s ball drop is one of the most famous traditions when it comes to ringing in the New Year. However, Boise residents have found a more unique (and more state-appropriate) way to welcome 1 January. Since 2013, thousands of spec-taters have gathered at the Idaho State Capitol every year to watch the Idaho Potato Drop – a giant, illuminated GlowTato is lowered from above as the clock strikes midnight. We’d expect nothing less from Idaho.”

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