After gaining independence from France in 1960, the Central African Republic was ruled by a series of autocratic leaders; by the 1990s, calls for democracy led to the first multi-party democratic elections in 1993. Ange-FÃ©lix PatassÃ© became president, but was later removed by General FranÃ§ois BozizÃ© in the 2003 coup.
To check for crop maturity, dig up one or two plants, if the skins on the tubers are thin and rub off easily, the crop is not fully mature. The skins on mature potatoes remain firmly attached to the tubers. Roll-over image to enlarge. Rubbing the thumb across this potato shows the potato skin firm and stays in place. Roll-over image to enlarge. Rubbing the thumb across this potato shows the skin rubbing off and is not yet ready for harvesting to store. However now you have ripped it from its home you might as well eat it tonight.
Too much exposure to sunlight is extremely harmful as it can cause the skin to peel off. You may not notice the symptoms immediately; it can take a few hours for the sunburn to become apparent. Here are the top 10 home remedies that can help you deal with the sunburn effectively and quell the stinging, red skin quickly. Potatoes are a definite a no-no if you are on a weight loss spree, but keeping a few handy just in case sunburn strikes would be a good idea.