MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What makes a popcorn kernel actually pop?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What makes a popcorn kernel actually pop?

Happy National Popcorn Day! What makes a popcorn kernel actually pop? Popcorn kernels are 4% water, so when they are heated up either in the microwave or popcorn machine and the water causes popcorn to eventually pop when it gets hot enough. Creating that tasty white cluster we all know and love. Image credit: Getty…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Is popcorn really low-calorie?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Is popcorn really low-calorie?

Today is National Popcorn Day. You’ve probably heard before how it’s a low calorie “healthy snack”. This is mostly true if you eat it plain. Sure, popcorn is considered a low-calorie snack if it’s just a cup of plain, air-popped popcorn it only contains 31 calories. As a comparison a serving of potato chips is…