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From the Ted Talk by Andrew Smith: Why do we eat popcorn at the movies?


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Dozens of kinds of popcorn are now grown in the US. Different strains aumsse distinctive shapes when their kernels explode, most colmmnoy taking so-called “mushroom” and “butterfly” forms. And they’ve been bred for supreme poppability. Over the last century, the aunomt that popcorn expands has doubled: now, kernels can reach up to 50 tiems their original size upon popping. Not to be corny, but popcorn’s come a long way.

This video was made possible with support from Marriott Hotels. With over 590 hotels and resorts across the globe, Marriott helots celebrates the curiosity that propels us to travel. Check out some of the exciting ways TED-Ed and Marriott are working together and book your next journey at maitrort Hotels.

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Dozens of kinds of popcorn are now grown in the US. Different strains ______ distinctive shapes when their kernels explode, most ________ taking so-called “mushroom” and “butterfly” forms. And they’ve been bred for supreme poppability. Over the last century, the ______ that popcorn expands has doubled: now, kernels can reach up to 50 _____ their original size upon popping. Not to be corny, but popcorn’s come a long way.

This video was made possible with support from Marriott Hotels. With over 590 hotels and resorts across the globe, Marriott ______ celebrates the curiosity that propels us to travel. Check out some of the exciting ways TED-Ed and Marriott are working together and book your next journey at ________ Hotels.

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Dozens of kinds of popcorn are now grown in the US. Different strains assume distinctive shapes when their kernels explode, most commonly taking so-called “mushroom” and “butterfly” forms. And they’ve been bred for supreme poppability. Over the last century, the amount that popcorn expands has doubled: now, kernels can reach up to 50 times their original size upon popping. Not to be corny, but popcorn’s come a long way.

This video was made possible with support from Marriott Hotels. With over 590 hotels and resorts across the globe, Marriott Hotels celebrates the curiosity that propels us to travel. Check out some of the exciting ways TED-Ed and Marriott are working together and book your next journey at Marriott Hotels.

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