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I believe it was somewhat of an accident. Kernals of corn got into the heat of a fire and the water that boiled inside of them made them explode. Other things were tried to see what would happen to them also.
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∙ 11y agoPopcorn is its own variety of corn (and within the "popcorn" realm, there are MANY varieties). It is grown much the same way as normal corn, however, it does mature faster--though the kernels remain much smaller than other corns.
Moisture is a key ingredient that makes a popcorn kernel explode when heated. Therefore, moisture is a closely monitored characteristic when harvesting and preparing popcorn for human consumption. Popcorn pops best at 13.5% moisture, but any range between 13% and 14% is OK (even a little bit more for microwave popping).
At harvest, popcorn is generally picked at 15% to 16% moisture, cleaned and also size separated to ensure consistency (and eliminate "old-maids"). The popcorn is allowed to dry to the ideal moisture and then packaged for sale.
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∙ 12y agoAccording to legend, Popanipacetl. He was a lowly slave who was due to be sacrificed to the sun god by the ancient Aztecs. Unfairly, he was also forced to carry the corn for the sacrifice, as well as being a sacrifice himself. In his panic, he dropped a head of corn (or maize) into the fire. Some of the corn popped straight back out again, and his tribe thought this was magic and that he would be spared by the gods if thrown into the fire.
He wasn't, unfortunately, so his glory was short-lived. Popcorn is still called popanipacetl by some people in Central America.
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∙ 13y agoPopcorn was introduced to Europeans in the early 15th Century.
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∙ 15y agoThe Aztecs Created It. About 1500 Years Ago They Found The Corn,Then Just Heated It Up.Thats How It All Started. When They First Made It,It Was Called kaloomadalaeggwwol
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∙ 13y agoThe Native Americans grew corn (maize) and popped it into popcorn long before any Europeans arrived on the continents.
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∙ 14y agoThey make popcorn in France!!!
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∙ 12y agoThe native americans
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∙ 8y agoin corn
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When did the Aztecs invent popcorn?
1692
What did the Ancient Inca invent?
popcorn dummies
Why did they Invent the microwave?
Because they needed heat and people get bored so they invent items that make popcorn
What did William higinbotham invent in 1958?
popcorn candy in a bussin could be lol so funny
What Aztec invention do you still use today?
the aztecs said they made popcorn which they actually didn't invent.
Did the Aztecs invent popcorn?
They invented chawk-litt! Yum! Yes they discovered cocoa and made hot cocoa with it thereby they invented chocolate :). I dont think they had anything to do with popcorn though they did discover corn aka Maiz .
What did the Aztec invent?
The Aztecs have invented chocolate out of cocoa beans, discovered how to make chewing gum out of tree sap, and they introduced popcorn to the world, though they did not discover it. They were the first to have mandatory education and invented the Aztec calendar.
Knock knock popcorn popcorn who?
Knock knock. Who's there? Popcorn. Popcorn who? Popcorn and movie time.
What is popcorn called in American?
popcorn is still popcorn;)
Is microwave popcorn better or regular popcorn?
Popcorn popped from a popcorn machine is much better than popcorn popped in a microwave.
Does popcorn have glutton in it?
some popcorn does..other popcorn doesnt
Is popcorn great?
yes popcorn is really great!!!popcorn is great for the movies!!!popcorn is sweet and salty!!!
