Why do we eat popcorn at the movies?

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In episode 160, we get curious about popcorn for Margaret and Katherine of Ann Arbor Michigan.  How does popcorn pop?  How much popcorn do Americans eat each year?  What makes popcorn a pretty healthy snack?

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We love popcorn and suspect that most people do too. But do you know why it even pops? Or if it's healthy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Who invented candy? Why is it so sweet? Why does hard candy melt in your mouth? How are candy corn, gummies and nerds made? What makes pop rocks pop? We talk with traditional candy makers at Sticky in California and