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National Popcorn Day: A Kernel of Fun on January 19th

Pop! Pop! Pop! It’s that time of year when we celebrate the snack that jumps right into our hearts (and sometimes unexpectedly out of the bowl).

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National Popcorn Day on January 19th is not just any other day — it’s a day to honor those little kernels that have exploded into our culinary and cultural lives in such a big way.

A Pop of History

Did you know that popcorn isn’t just a product of modern movie theaters?

This puffed perfection has been around for over 6,000 years! Ancient popcorn was discovered in New Mexico, and evidence suggests that this snack has been popping around since the first Thanksgiving. So, when you grab that next handful of popcorn, remember you’re munching on a piece of history!

The Great Popcorn Parade

Not all popcorn is created equal.

There’s a whole world of popcorn types to explore:

• Butterfly Popcorn: This is the classic popcorn that most people are familiar with. It has “wings” that are perfect for catching all your favorite toppings.
• Mushroom Popcorn
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