The advice given to those affected by the potato blight bordered on the absurd. One scientist advised people to get hold of chloric acid and manganese dioxide. This mixture should have been been added to salt and applied to the diseased area of the potato.
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The year 1917 was important for the Wright Brothers because their patent expired. This allowed for more independence in regards to expanding their commercial airline business and overall the idea of flying in Airplanes.