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Yup, that's right, today is National Potato Chip Day. There's a day for everything, you know, so it's really no surprise.

I used to have a favorite potato chip when I was a kid (Lay's regular chips), but now I find myself changing the brand and the style with every meal that I have (well, every meal that requires potato chips, that is, a sandwich or a burger). I had Utz Mystic Chips last night with my frozen White Castle hamburgers (shut up, I like them). Last week I had Wise with ridges with some Hot Pockets (shut up, I like them), and a few weeks ago I tried those new Pringles Minis.

Here's a history of the chip, and here's Slate's taste test of the gourmet brands.

[via Pop Candy]