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Space Potato Hits the Streets

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the i-know-a-few-space-potatos dept.

gasmanpopey writes to tell us that sweet potato seeds sent to space as a part of China's Shenzhou VI mission are hitting the streets as a part of special Valentine's day meals. While supporters are trying to claim better flavor and better nutrition there doesn't seem to be anything beyond a pure novelty angle.

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  1. Weak, you guys... so weak. by ResidntGeek · · Score: 0, Redundant

    When I read the summary, I thought the seeds had been sent into orbit alone and there were now sweet potato seeds falling from the skies onto the streets... then I realized what's actually happening. Letdown of the century.

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    ResidntGeek
  2. But by Fist!+Of!+Death! · · Score: -1, Redundant

    If the seeds have not been exposed to the UNFILTERED COSMIC RAYS OF THE SUN how on earth will they impart super-hero like Valentine powers to those who eat them? Do you need to bake the end product in regular foil or must one purchase a space blanket for this purpose instead?

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    Nothing witty