The Whirley Pop is superior for both popping and seasoning. Serious Eats / Vicky Wasik The all-aluminum Whirley Pop makes popping and seasoning popcorn easy. Not only is it fast, but it leaves ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A tiny kernel of popcorn has a lot of science packed into it. It is a staple snack for movies, and tons of kernels have been popped and enjoyed, but how does one, hard kernel ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The Whirley Pop effectively distributes heat due to its aluminum build so fewer ...

It's one of the most dramatic transformations in science, and it happens in your microwave. Most popcorn lovers take for granted that a simple kernel of corn can metamorphose into a fluffy treat. But ...

Popcorn has been around since 3600 B.C., according to archaeologists who have found popcorn remnants during research digs. Who knows how popcorn was originally discovered — but it is quite likely it ...

The odds that all of your popcorn kernels will pop simultaneously aren’t zero. Maybe think instead of the multiple lotteries you’re more likely to win. By Randall Munroe What would happen if, while I ...

Believe it or not, the science behind popcorn's popping may be akin to an Olympic event: Researchers have found that popcorn kernels accomplish their acrobatic feats like somersaulting gymnasts who ...

Move nights will never be the same. Popcorn makes the ultimate hosting shortcut. I keep a few boxes in the cupboard, ready to go whenever I need a quick, guaranteed-hit snack. And let’s be real, ...

Popcorn is smokin’ hot. According to the Popcorn Board, Americans consume 16 billion quarts of popped popcorn annually. That’s 51 quarts each in a year. And while most of the popcorn we buy is for ...