Potato Ivory

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In a message dated 12/23/98 3:04:52 PM !!!First Boot!!!, Stanwood@tiac.net
writes:

<< >Well, according to a book I got from Lindsay Technical Books, you can make
 an acceptable ivory substitute >if you: 
 >
 >          "masticate" potatoes for 3 days in
 >           sulferic acid, dry between two pieces of
 >           blotting paper, and subject to great pressure.
 >
 >I suspect this is designed for flat bits to go on pianos, but if you've
 got something to use as a mold..... 
 > >>


Isn't this the formula for Pringles Potato Chips?

Gordon Large