August 19th is UK National Potato Day, a special day to celebrate the amazing, humble potato and all the different ways we can cook it. Potatoes are super flexible vegetables that can be used in so many yummy meals. We want to know your favorite way to eat a potato, so make sure to cast your vote! Here are some fun potato facts: Did you know there is such a thing as potato perfume? Check out the Potato Photographer of the Year photos for some funny spud art! Potatoes actually evolved from tomatoes nine million years ago, and they were first grown in South America over 7,000 years ago. These veggies are packed with nutrients like iron, potassium, and vitamin C. There are thought to be over 4,000 types of potatoes! Thomas Jefferson, who was president of the USA in the early 1800s, is believed to have invented the phrase 'French fries.' According to the Guinness World Records, the heaviest potato ever was grown by Peter Glazebrook in Nottinghamshire. It weighed a massive 4.98 kilograms, which is as heavy as some pet cats! Finally, in October 1995, the potato became the very first vegetable to be grown in outer space.