What makes popcorn pop?
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Accompanied by the sound of a mini-explosion as they make their transformation, the kernels expand up to 50 times their size, making them fluffy and chewable, with nutritional benefits, like fiber and antioxidants, that make them a superhero of snacks. But just how do those tooth-cracking kernels transform into a fluffy movie snack?
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The vigorous, upright plants of this hybrid produce big crops of good-sized yellow ears. Its deep kernels pop to large sunbursts that are tender and
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