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The Prussian King Frederick's kingdom was struck by drought & famine. The king discovered potatoes from Spanish explorers which were easy-to-cook.
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Although the potatoes were bought, the peasants refuse to touch it, as they were completely loathe & flavorless in taste. Even the dogs refused to sniff it.
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The king strategically ordered to keep some potatoes in the farms of Berlin under high security of protection. Making it likely to appear as absolutely precious.
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The king purposely guided the guards to relax within desirable hours, letting this as an easy go for peasants & farmers to steal potatoes.
This is how Frederick wisely created fusible demand-supply chain for potatoes.
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