Do potatoes work better than fruit like lemons?
                                
                                
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                                According to scientific tests, a single potato can produce a higher voltage in a battery experiment than a lemon, but does this mean it is universally 'better'? The surprising answer is that comparing these two pantry staples requires a closer look at their different applications, from the kitchen and cleaning to beauty routines.