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Will the new accessory of the season be a ... popcorn bucket? A portion of movie lovers seems to think so. The popcorn bucket, available upon the movie's release, is shaped like a satchel-style ...

A crop scientist and two brewers spent nearly a decade breeding a better popcorn — and you can taste the difference. At a time when most corn is bred for livestock feed or ethanol, a University of ...

Movies and popcorn are as iconic a pairing as Harry and Sally or Barbie and Ken. And many of us turn to microwave bags for convenience and ease. But when you’re facing an aisle of options, the choice ...