Due_Platypus_3913 t1_ja0snoo wrote
Reply to comment by RabidMortal in TIL: "Popcorn" is not simply a descriptive term, but also refers to a specific variety of corn which has the unique characteristic of being able to pop, while the other five varieties of corn do not have this capability. by greenappletree
The way it erupts and expands was part of harvest ceremonies/festivals as a metaphor for corn fields being productive.
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