The outside of a popcorn kernel (the hull) is a hard shell while the inside is made of oil, water and starch. As the kernel is heated the insides becomes a soft jelly, while the water turns into ...

We know that the Aztecs used popcorn in ceremonies. Peruvian Indians made it a dietary side dish. In the 19th century, the age of automation brought machines that helped simplify the popping and ...

If you don't like popcorn, you probably should try it. It's delicious. Medha: It was actually customers like these who invented Garrett's world-famous popcorn combo. Officially called the Garrett ...

MPR News editor Lisa Ryan looked into the history of the name and who really invented it for Appetites on All Things Considered. My family is from Chicago, so I grew up with Chicago Mix popcorn.