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Chinese Man Declines $1,150 for Human-Shaped Yam

3/25/2026

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A man in Jieyang, Guangdong province, China, found a yam shaped like a human hand, surprising online observers.
The yam appears with nails and skin, and such shapes can occur from soil conditions and rocks.
On March 17, the family declined an offer of 8,000 yuan (US$1,150) for the vegetable.
The incident highlights the unusual and sometimes bizarre shapes that Chinese yams can take.

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Story summary

A man in Jieyang, Guangdong province, China, found a yam shaped like a human hand, surprising online observers.
The yam appears with nails and skin, and such shapes can occur from soil conditions and rocks.
On March 17, the family declined an offer of 8,000 yuan (US$1,150) for the vegetable.
The incident highlights the unusual and sometimes bizarre shapes that Chinese yams can take.