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By Joseph Then Long before popcorn vending machines, popcorn or popping corn dated back to the late 15th century. People believe that Christopher Columbus sailors bought popcorn headdresses and popcorn corsages from the Native Americans. Around 1612, Iroquois Indians popped corn using hot sand and pottery to put the corn in. The Iroquois also ate popcorn beer and popcorn soup. In the United States, popcorn was sold commercially in the late 19th century. Popcorn Trivia: • In the United States, Indiana is the top producer of popcorn. • Charles Cretors in Chicago, Illinois manufactured the first commercial popcorn machine in 1855. • Marion, Ohio, North Loup, Nebraska, Schaller, Iowa and Ridgeway, Illinois all claim that they are the 'Popcorn Capital of the World'. • Most people think of movie theatres when anyone mentions popcorn and 1912 is the year theaters started selling it. • In parts of North America, children stringing popcorn and hanging it on Christmas ...

By Joseph Then Most people have loved popcorn their entire lives. Young children not only ate it as a healthy snack but also made popcorn ropes and hung them around their Christmas trees and for arts and craft projects. Adults love the taste of popcorn but also enjoy it even more because it is a high fiber, low calorie snack. Popcorn is easy to make but easy to find already popped and ready to take anywhere. With society being so health conscious today, popcorn is fast becoming the number one snack food. Schools have put in popcorn vending machines to encourage children to snack healthier. Popcorn tastes and smells wonderful, it is inexpensive, satisfies the munchies without being too filling, has no cholesterol and is low in calories. No many snack foods can claim this. Popcorn Machines for Homes There was no such thing as a popcorn machine until the late nineteenth century even though popcorn was around for thousands of years. The first mobile popcorn machine appeare...

By Darin Brin Baseball's a wonderful sport, and Little League is a great way to get kids involved in it. However, like everything, Little League costs money, from uniforms to travel costs, if you're lucky enough to get on a travel team. A fund-raiser is a great way to raise money, and a popcorn fund-raiser could be just the way to go. Take me out to the ball game... Why a popcorn fund-raiser? For one, popcorn is easy and relatively inexpensive to make. For another, it's a more healthful snack for kids, so parents won't feel guilty about buying it. You can even sell it in little plastic megaphones with team logos for extra team spirit. As if that weren't enough, buying a popcorn machine is only an expense for the first year. The machine can then be reused year after year for other fund-raisers, which considerably lessens your expense for future fund-raisers. If your interest is piqued, here are a few fund-raising tips to get you going. Getting sta...