The Evolution of a Buttery Delight

Think about the last time you walked into a movie theater. That warm, buttery smell that hits you isn't just there to make your mouth water. It's a big part of why we love going to the movies. But how did popcorn become the star of the show?
The story of popcorn starts about 8,000 years ago when people first grew maize from a wild grass called teosinte, which doesn't look much like the corn we see today. The type of maize we now know as popcorn was one of the first kinds grown in Central America because its kernels pop really well. These kernels are full of starch and have hard shells that burst open when they're heated.
Popcorn spread all over from where it started. It did really well in South America, and eventually, it made its way to North America. Andrew Smith, who wrote a book called Popped Culture: A Social History of Popcorn, believes that North American whalers probably went to Chile, saw popcorn, thought it was pretty cool, and brought it back to New England in the early 19th century.
Once popcorn hit the eastern shores of North America, it became an instant favorite. The spectacle of corn popping was so entertaining that by 1848, the word "popcorn" made its way into the Dictionary of Americanisms. Before long, popcorn was a staple at any fun outing, popping up at circuses and fairs everywhere. The only place you wouldn't find it? The Movie theaters.
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