A discovery at a couple of archaeological mound sites in northern Peru has scientists believing that the people living there were eating popcorn almost 1000 years earlier than previously reported. More »
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Even slowed down to 6200 frames per second, popcorn popping happens so fast, if you blink at a moderate speed, you’ll miss it. More »
“Honey, I’m amazed that we never have any un-popped kernels. How do you do it each and every time?!” “Well, it’s simple, honey, really. I just use this special bowl I made a few weeks ago. And your vibrator.” More »
Samsung’s Yepp flash MP3 players have been around, not really making any waves, for plenty of years now. But their latest model adds two universally handy functions: A pedometer and a really adorable name.
Here you see a movie ticket and kernel popcorn, as scaled to their price increase over the past 80 years. On your left, 1929. On your right, 2009. Needless to say, things have changed.
Bagged popcorn gets the job done, but burning and unpopped kernels can be a problem. Besides, nothing beats the taste of real butter slathered on there. That’s where this glass corn popper comes in.
I know some of you might be tempted to get gadgets as Christmas presents for your pets, so here’s a tip: Chimpanzees don’t like popcorn machines. Don’t say we never help you out! [Japanprobe]
