Farmwives fried them, chemists reshaped them, and vending machines made them democratic—and every salty crunch tells a story. This Quick Dive uncovers how a humble slice of potato became a billion-dollar industry. Resort town branding. Engineering obsession. Food panic fallout. The stories are real, the innovations unforgettable. No junk food nostalgia. No gourmet foodie fluff. Just the weird, true history of the chip—how it conquered cravings, rewired brains, and changed how we eat. Potato Chips proves that even the most ordinary snacks are anything but simple.