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What makes popcorn pop? Can we pop other grains like rice or quinoa? Why does the first kernel popped not burn while the others are being popped? Why do most brands of microwave popcorn require one specific side to be placed up?
... We explain like i'm five!
Thank you to the r/explainlikeimfive community, and specifically the following reddit users whose questions and responses formed the basis of this conversation: padenormous, advrider84, alex_dlc, metal_opera, uno-dos, robertsihr, diverguy1982 & cjluthy
To the ELI5 community that has supported us so far, thanks for all your feedback and comments. Join us on Facebook:
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What makes popcorn pop? Can we pop other grains like rice or quinoa? Why does the first kernel popped not burn while the others are being popped? Why do most brands of microwave popcorn require one specific side to be placed up?
... We explain like i'm five!
Thank you to the r/explainlikeimfive community, and specifically the following reddit users whose questions and responses formed the basis of this conversation: padenormous, advrider84, alex_dlc, metal_opera, uno-dos, robertsihr, diverguy1982 & cjluthy
To the ELI5 community that has supported us so far, thanks for all your feedback and comments. Join us on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/eli5ThePodcast/
or send us an e-mail:
... we love hearing from you!

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