That could fill the empire state building 18 times. 2. Nebraska is the leading popcorn producing state. They make around 250 million lbs. a year. 3. Popcorn is the official snack of Illinois. They ...

(WWTI) — January 19 marks the day to celebrate a movie-time favorite snack. It’s National Popcorn Day! According to Taste, popcorn has an ancient history. Although Chicago-native Charles Cretor is ...

(WANE) January 19 is National Popcorn Day so we’ve compiled some facts regarding the popular snack food as compiled by The Popcorn Board.

A few facts about the world’s oldest snack: Popcorn predates most major religions. Popcorn ears found in a New Mexico cave date back more than 5,000 years. Popcornpopularity owes much to automation.

Every year, National Popcorn Day 2026 is observed on January 19 to celebrate the unique snack that has now become popular ...

Microwave popcorn is a good source of fiber, however, certain preparation methods add significant amounts of salt and unhealthy fats.