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The use of popcorn was prevalent in the history of the Western Hemisphere.

https://www.popcorn.org/Facts-Fun/History-of-Popcorn/Early-History-of-Popcorn#:~:text=Popcorn%20Dates%20Back%20Thousands%20of,pyramids%20of%20Egypt%20are%20misunderstood.&text=It%20is%20believed%20that%20the,Mexico%20in%201948%20and%201950.

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Popcorn tastes good but can also be a visual item, such as a popcorn garland.

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Butter or no butter used to be the only choice. Now we have hundreds of popcorn flavors to choose from. There are whole stores full of sweet and savory bites of popped corn.

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Two types of popcorn: butterfly and mushroom. It has a variety of flavors.

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Historically, popcorn has been around since (at least) its Aztec inception in 1519 and is used for not only eating, but also for holiday decorations and cultural traditions. Scientifically, when a popcorn kernel is heated, the trapped water in the endosperm turns into steam, building up pressure inside the pericarp. This pressurized, super-heated steam transforms the soft starch in the endosperm into a gelatinous material.

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Most popcorn comes in 2 shapes when it's popped; snowflake and mushroom.  Snowflake shaped popcorn is typically used in theaters and ballarks because it looks bigger. Mushroom style is used for candy confections because it doesn't crumble.
(credits: Popcorn Board, Chicago IL)

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Popcorn has become an international snack, enjoyed around the world.  It is a very healthy snack until we add all the extras to it that make it taste so good.

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Popcorn started off as an accidental discovery- probably over an open fire.  In the beginning, popcorn was very affordable and plain, with just salt and oil added.  Now, you can make popcorn at home in your microwave.  Over the years, popcorn has morphed into a gourmet food.  The prices have risen, but also the variety of flavors and sizes have also changed quite a bit.  Today, you can buy many unique flavors like confetti, jalapeno cheddar, and dill pickle - just to name a few.  With the way popcorn has changed, my expectation is that popcorn will continue to become more expensive, more readily available to make at home, and expand into more flavors than we can imagine.

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Popcorn, Pop corn, Popped corn, Kettle corn, Zea mays everta scientific name of popcorns  and it is the only type of corn that will pop

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Many theater owners refused to sell popcorn in their theaters because they felt it was too messy. Vendors set up popcorn poppers or rented storefront space next to theaters and sold popcorn to people on their way into the theater. Eventually, theater owners began installing popcorn poppers inside their theaters; those who refused to sell popcorn quickly went out of business.
https://www.popcorn.org/Facts-Fun/History-of-Popcorn/Recent-Popcorn-History

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I learned that during the second world war, several food items were rationed, but popcorn was cheap and bountiful so people could still enjoy it at home.

Here's the website link:

https://www.thespruceeats.com/the-history-of-popcorn-1328768

This historical bit of information I learned about popcorn is related to ethics because popcorn’s popularity was partially established by American citizens sacrificing their common goods (rationing) for the greater good of the nation (by feeding the soldiers).

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Yes. Popcorn is unique and beautiful.

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There are so many different types of popcorn and everyone has unique taste buds. Just because someone doesn't like one type of popcorn doesn't mean that its bad. In fact it might be someone else favorite.

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Don't store popcorn in the refrigerator because it can dry out the kernels.

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Popcorn in and of itself is neither good nor evil as it is not sentient and has no volition of its own.  What you choose to do with popcorn, and why, well I guess this does, or could,  involve value judgments, cost, expediency, personal taste, good or evil.  

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Popcorn in and of itself is neither good nor evil as it is not sentient and has no volition of its own.  What you choose to do with popcorn, and why, well I guess this does, or could,  involve value judgments, cost, expediency, personal taste, good or evil.  

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Popcorn is bulky and greasy so sneaking it into the movies is probably more trouble than its worth. Mike and Ike's, eh, maybe. As regarding support for the theater - cost of snacks and drinks helps offset the labor required to clean up behind so many messy people. So I guess if you don't leave any mess for teenagers to clean up behind you, maybe you don't have to feel so dastardly.

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Some people see popcorn as a snack, but a starving man might see it as a meal. I have also seen it used as packing material. The use may depend on the need.

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Popcorn in and of itself is neither good nor evil as it is not sentient and has no volition.  What you choose to do with popcorn and why, well I guess this does or could involve value judgments, cost, expediency, personal taste

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Popcorn in and of itself is neither good nor evil as it is not sentient and has no volition.  What you choose to do with popcorn and why, well I guess this does or could involve value judgments, cost, expediency, personal taste

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Since popcorn started being sold in stores, many different types of brands and flavors have been introduced.

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Popcorn all start with a hull. When popped, popcorn tastes and smells similar.

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Popcorn is such a staple in American Snacks... and has been since the colonial times. I mean, where would be be without it?? What other item would we willingly/knowingly overpay for at the movies?

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What temperature do popcorn kernels need to reach to pop open? Is the temperature always the same?

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This really applies to what our world is going through today in my opinion. Just because some may find popcorn satisfying and delightful, others may not. Depends on personal preference and just because someone doesn't like what you like, doesn't mean they can't be your friend! :)

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Depending on how you cook your popcorn, there are safety rules and rules that will tell you how to cook your popcorn.

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Do not try to pop unpopped popcorn kernels. If they were left unpopped it is because they likely had a crack in them. Continuing to try to pop them after the bag was opnened and the heat and steam escaped will only create dry, burnt popcorn.

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Going about making popcorn requires a set of rules to follow. Whether you are making popcorn in a microwave, over a stove top or over a fire, rules are needed in order to obtain the perfect pop of the corn. Microwaving popcorn requires you to set a timer and allow the bag to cook the kernels for you, whereas stove top or over a fire requires that you choose a necessary amount to cook with as well as observe the cooking of the kernels closely.

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Popcorn has a distinct smell every time you go to the movie theater or a ball game. It is popped using the same process over and over again with the same sounds and similar shape and texture.

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Popcorn are like snowflakes. They all start out with the same basic elements, but each one is unique in it's details. Some are fluffy, some are round, some are flat.

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Popcorn are like snowflakes. They all start out with the same basic elements, but each one is unique in it's details. Some are fluffy, some are round, some are flat.

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Cedrik Seefeldt

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When popping popcorn, the timing may be different for each kernel, but the actions are the same, over and over.

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There are different rules in how to make popcorn. I've made popcorn only two ways, over the stove and in the microwave. When you cook it over the stove you need turn your stove on medium high, put oil in the bottom of the pan, put your popcorn kernels in, and then put a covering over them and wait for them to all pop. When you put it in the microwave you open up the popcorn package, put it in the microwave on the time it tells you and then wait for it to finish popping. So depending on how you cook your popcorn just depends on the way you cook it since there different rules of cook it.

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Movie theatre, should they sell popcorn is such big buckets, and a free refill?

Some people would argue that it's bad for you health, people are too noisy when eating the popcorn during the movie, and interrupt others around them to go get their free refill.

While some people love popcorn,  no concern for their health, enjoy the popcorn only during movie watching in a theatre, and since they pay so much for the popcorn, they should get a free refill.

Depends on your perspective.

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Although there are many different kinds of popcorn, they all start out the same, as a kernel. After the kernel pops, there are many changes that occur. The popcorn can become sweet, buttery, salty, and much more.

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How do they get the perfect amount of sweet and salty in kettle corn?

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Should you buy the popcorn at the movie theater or is it ok to sneak in your own snacks? If you are tight on money and doubting even going out to the movies, isn’t buying the tickets supporting their business enough? If you bring snacks, should you be discreet?

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There are many different types of popcorn, but it all starts out the same...as a kernel! When it is popped, the kernel changes! Once popped, it can be white, yellow, buttery, salty, sweet...anything you would like!

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Some people love popcorn, and some people hate popcorn. It all depends on your perspective.

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Over time popcorn changes in appearance and taste. Popcorn changes in appearance by becoming moldy. Popcorn changes in taste by becoming stale and lack of butter.

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Popcorn changes in many ways. It begins as a seed and changes into a fluffy piece of goodness through the cooking process. Only popcorn can pop!. It differs from other corn in that its hull is just the right thickness to allow it to burst open. Each kernel has a small amount of water inside. As the kernel heats, the water expands and turns into steam. The pressure builds causing it to explode!

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I like buttery popcorn with M&M's and a coke. It reminds me of going to watch a movie at the theatre. He likes kettle corn and a fresh-squeezed lemonade. It makes him reminisce about spending summer nights at the local carnival!