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Raise your kernels high, because Popcorn Lover's Day is popping up on March 14! This special day is dedicated to honoring one of America's oldest, healthiest, and most popular snacks. Ever since popcorn was discovered thousands of years ago, it has served as a staple in movie theaters, fairs, carnivals, and just about anywhere fun times are had. This indulgence is not just limited to classic buttery goodness; popcorn has evolved into countless varieties from chocolate-covered to spicy jalapeño! So, get that popcorn popping, and indulge in the crunchy delight on Popcorn Lover's Day! Let's celebrate and honor the great history behind our favorite fluffy, crunchy snack!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s </div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Popcorn As A Snack</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 1800s, popcorn became popular as a snack in the United States, often served with sugar or molasses or turned into popcorn balls.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1885</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creation Of Popcorn Maker</div><div class='timeline-text'>Charles Cretors invented the first commercial popcorn machine in Chicago, revolutionizing the production of popcorn.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1930s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Popcorn And The Great Depression</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the Great Depression, popcorn was one of the few affordable treats, and it gains popularity as a product sold in movie theatres.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1981</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Microwave Popcorn Invention</div><div class='timeline-text'>General Mills introduces microwave popcorn, ushering in an era of convenient at-home snacking.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2007</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Popcorn Lover's Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Popcorn Lover's Day was first celebrated in the United States, paying tribute to the rich history and ongoing popularity of popcorn.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Host a popcorn potluck party</h3><p class='facts-text'>Call on all your friends to show off their popcorn flavoring skills! Have everyone bring a different kind of flavored popcorn to share. Who knows, garlic parmesan or wasabi-soy might be your new favorite.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Start a popcorn string art project</h3><p class='facts-text'>Keep the celebration creative by starting a popcorn string art project. It can be a fun and relaxing activity for the family or even as a solo project. All you need is some popcorn, string, and a needle. Use it as home decor or as an accessory for the upcoming holiday season.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Throw a popcorn-themed movie night</h3><p class='facts-text'>A movie night would be incomplete without popcorn! Bring out all the pillows and blankets, prepare popcorn of different flavors, and top it with butter, cheddar, caramel, or anything you fancy. Choose a film that everyone would enjoy and celebrate Popcorn Lover’s Day right at home in comfort.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Start a popcorn tasting quest</h3><p class='facts-text'>Embark on a popcorn tasting quest by visiting local cinemas, fairs, or popcorn specialty shops. Rate each one to find out which popcorn makes the top of your list. Not only do you get to taste different popcorn varieties, but you also get to support local businesses.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Make your own popcorn garlands for holidays</h3><p class='facts-text'>Popcorn garlands are a traditional holiday decoration dating back to the Victorian era. Use this day as an opportunity to make your own for next Christmas. Spice up the design by using dyed kernels creating a vintage and aesthetic ambiance for holidays.</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'>Popcorn Can Be a Healthy Snack</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Popcorn is a great snack because it can be made very healthy. It's a whole grain, high in fiber which aids digestion, and low in calories if you forgo the butter. On Popcorn Lover's Day, it's time to appreciate the wholesome goodness of this snack!</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'>The Variety of Flavors is Endless</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>You can spice it up or sweeten it down; the variety is endless when it comes to popcorning. Whether you prefer it traditional with just a sprinkle of salt, sweet like caramel corn, or spicy like jalapeno popcorn, there's a flavor for everyone.</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'>Popcorn = Entertainment </h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>From movie theaters to circuses and carnivals, popcorn has been an essential part of entertainment venues for decades. It's part of our culture, from stringing it on holiday trees to throwing it to the pigeons in the park – it's much more than just a comfort food!</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'>Popcorn is one of the oldest types of corn</h3><p class='facts-content'>Evidence of popcorn in Peru dates back to as early as 3600 BC, making it one of the oldest forms of corn and evidence that popcorn was enjoyed by ancient cultures.</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'>The world's largest popcorn ball was created in Sac City, Iowa</h3><p class='facts-content'>Sac City, Iowa holds the record for creating the largest popcorn ball in the world in 2009, which measured 8-ft in diameter and weighed more than 5,000 pounds.</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'>Popcorn has different shapes when it pops</h3><p class='facts-content'>There are two shapes of popped popcorn, the 'butterfly' and the 'mushroom,' used for different types of flavored popcorn due to their different characteristics.</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'>Popcorn pops due to its water content</h3><p class='facts-content'>Each kernel of popcorn contains a small amount of water inside a circle of starch. When heat is applied, the water expands and turns into steam causing the popcorn to "pop".</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'>Popcorn can pop up to 3 feet in the air</h3><p class='facts-content'>The force within a kernel of popcorn can be powerful enough to pop it up to 3 feet in the air. A lot of strength from something so small!</p></div></div>
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