Popcorn During Hard Times: The Great Depression and WWII Surge

Almost everyone has had popcorn and some of you have even probably had some recently.

Popcorn can be made at home, can be purchased pre packaged in stores, and has been tightly associated with movie theaters. 

Yet, despite seeming like a rather modern snack, popcorn has actually been around for thousands of years. It exists because of a unique attribute of corn.

Learn about the history of popcorn and how it has become one of the most popular snacks in the world on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. 

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