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Get ready to celebrate National Corn on the Cob Day on June 11! This day has been celebrated for over 150 years and has its origins in Native American culture. Corn was a staple crop of many tribes, and it is still enjoyed today as one of the most popular side dishes around. Get creative this year with how you prepare your corn - from grilled, boiled or microwaved to adding different seasonings and toppings!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1000 BC</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Corn Cultivated in America</div><div class='timeline-text'>Native Americans in southwestern Mexico began cultivating corn, which quickly became a staple crop throughout the Americas.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1492</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>European Introduction to Corn</div><div class='timeline-text'>Christopher Columbus introduced corn to Europe after his first voyage to the New World, spreading its cultivation globally.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1850s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Cobs Replace Husks</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the mid-1800s, Americans began cooking corn on the cob rather than removing kernels and cooking them in husk pockets.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1940s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>World’s Largest Corn-Eating Contest</div><div class='timeline-text'>The world's largest corn-eating contest took place in Iowa during the 1940s, commemorating the importance of corn as a dietary staple.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2003</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Corn on the Cob Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Corn on the Cob Day was first celebrated in the United States, honoring the importance of corn in American culinary culture.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make grilled corn on the cob</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Grill up some sweet corn on the cob and enjoy it with your favorite sauces and toppings. Be sure to coat it lightly with oil before grilling for extra flavor.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Have a corn on the cob eating contest</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Set up a corn on the cob eating contest amongst friends and family! Whoever can eat the most corn on the cob in the fastest time wins a prize.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a cooking competition</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organize a cooking competition where participants have to make their best dish using corn on the cob as an ingredient. Make sure to judge based on presentation, taste, creativity, and originality.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go for a picnic with corn on the cob</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Pack up your favorite picnic food and drinks, grab some ears of fresh sweet corn, and head out to a local park or beach for an afternoon of fun in the sun with friends and family.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Throw a party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends together for a National Corn on the Cob Day party. Serve up your favorite dishes featuring corn, like Mexican elote or roasted corn chowder.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's an old-fashioned classic</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Corn on the cob is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed for centuries. It's simple and easy to prepare, and everyone from children to adults loves it! Plus, with all the different varieties available, you can always find a delicious way to enjoy this classic treat.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's sweet and healthy</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Because corn on the cob is chock full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, it's a great choice for those looking to eat healthier. Not only is it delicious - it's also good for you! Plus, you can easily add your favorite herbs and spices to give it an extra kick.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It doesn't take long to cook</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Corn on the cob takes less than 10 minutes to cook, so it's perfect for busy weeknights when you don't have time to make a big meal. All you need to do is boil some water and drop in the corn - voila! You'll have a tasty side dish or snack in no time at all!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Corn, also known as Maize, has around 1,000 Kernels on each Ear</h3><p class='facts-content'>An ear of corn typically has about 16 rows of kernels and approximately 800 kernels total. The ear is the female part of the corn plant, with silks being the most recognizable feature.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Corn Used to be as Small as Wheat</h3><p class='facts-content'>Over years of selective breeding for the largest and the most flavourful kernels, modern corn is about 1,000 times larger than it was when humans first began to cultivate it.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Corn Cobs are Used to Produce Ethanol</h3><p class='facts-content'>Corn on the cob is not just delicious; it's also useful. Aside from being a food item, corn is used to produce ethanol, a form of renewable bioenergy.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Corn is Grown on Every Continent Except Antarctica</h3><p class='facts-content'>Corn is incredibly versatile and can be grown in a variety of climates, which is why it's seen as a staple food in many cultures around the world.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>There are Six Major Types of Corn</h3><p class='facts-content'>Dent, flint, pod, popcorn, flour, and sweet - each type of corn has unique characteristics and is used differently in cooking or industrial applications.</p></div></div>
National Corn on the Cob Day is celebrated on June 11 every year. In 2024, National Corn on the Cob Day will occur on a Tuesday.
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