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Potatoes came from tomatoes, scientists say

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The potato evolved from a tomato ancester around 9 million years ago, according to a new study published in the journal Cell.

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  • Scientists report potatoes originated from wild tomatoes and another plant. 15s
  • Genetic material from wild tomatoes combined with E. tuber awesome about nine million years ago. 23s
  • Humans discovered the potato was edible around 10,000 years ago. 30s
  • Mr. Potato Head toy was introduced in the 1950s, initially using real potatoes. 46s
  • Plastic heads replaced real potatoes in the toy by the 1960s. 1m 2s
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