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Popcorn is a buttery, tasty treat. You can find it everywhere, from circuses to sports games. But it\\u2019s probably best known for its starring role as a movie theater snack! So why do we eat popcorn at the movies anyway? Why not pizza or peanuts or potato chips?\\xa0
Join Joy and co-host Rose as they dive into the delicious history of this beloved snack and learn how for a long time, movie theater owners refused to let people eat popcorn in their fancy buildings. Plus, they\\u2019ll meet a very famous popcorn influencer and try their luck with a sweet new First Things First featuring Slurpees, Milk Duds and Sour Patch Kids!\\xa0
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Check out pictures of the first steam-powered portable popcorn poppers and the super snazzy movie palaces of the 1920s.
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