The potato while delicious is also the worlds fourth largest food crop! 
I love potatoes and they really help stretch the food budget, so filling yet inexpensive
Yes that is one of the reasons they are so popular. They were introduced to Europe in the late 16th century by the Spanish. They have never gone out of style since
Almost everyone likes potatoes and there are so many different ways to prepare them
There are indeed many ways to prepare them, and now after selective breeding, there are also a thousand different types of potatoes as well!