From a Forbidden Good to the Savior of the Cinema

For movie enthusiasts, buying popcorn in the cinema is not uncommon. But few know that popcorn was banned from being brought into the cinema and it went through many ups and downs before becoming the savior of today’s theaters.

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If you want to save the theaters after the Covid-19 epidemic, you should probably buy more popcorn, not tickets.

Born BCE

Historical evidence shows that maize appeared as early as what is now Mexico 10,000 years ago. As early as 3600 BC, the people of Mexico today and the indigenous peoples of South America have known popcorn.

By roasting the corn kernels that cause them to explode because the compressed water and starch in the seeds are released when exposed to high heat, ancient popcorn is often considered a treat. Archaeological evidence shows that about 3,600 years ago, Native Americans exploded maize in clay pots with small holes in the lid.

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