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Scientists Solve Riddle of Unpopped Popcorn
Kozar_The_Malignant writes "CNN is reporting that scientists have solved the problem of unpopped popcorn kernels left in a bag or bowl. The short answer is that unpopped kernels have leaky hulls (seed coats) that prevent the buildup of sufficient pressure to cause the pop. The research has been published online and will appear in the July 11 edition of the journal BioMacromolecules. From the article: 'In the varieties popped, the percentage of unpopped kernels ranged from 4 percent in premium brands to 47 percent in the cheaper ones.' So buying the good stuff for home use is probably worth it."
and I just wasted all my mod points on that great email database story! I would much rather have them back for this earth shattering news.
Obama is a twitter sock puppet
Those must be some BORED scientists...
Really... who thinks it's THAT important to find out? And has access to equipment...
Show this to your friends and family that don't know what a real hacker is
If I wanted to cook, would I be eating popcorn?
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Anything having to do with kernel reliability is always on-topic at Slashdot. /ducks
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I imagine it would just be a simple task for most slashdotters to patch their kernels...
Karma: Excellent Birds (mostly as a result of listening to Laurie Anderson)
The Professional Organization Of Popcornpoppers has announced a $10,000 reword for the article in the 1954 "Poppers Life" where Orville Redenbacher declares that every tine a kernel pops it doubles in size.
To start, its air-popped in high-quality olive oil,
Go look up what "air-popped" means and then sit in a corner and think about what you've done.