Nostalgia Electrics LPM-529 manual Important Precautions, A Little History on Popcorn

A Little History on Popcorn

Did you know that archaeologists found 80,000-year-old corn pollen below Mexico City? Researchers believe that ancient people probably had popcorn, of sorts, due to the fact that this 80,000-year- old pollen is almost exactly the same as modern popcorn pollen.

Discovered in the “Bat Cave” of central New Mexico was the oldest popcorn ever found, thought to be about 5,600 years old. Archaeologists have found actual ancient kernels of popcorn in the Tombs of Peru that are so well preserved that they can still pop!

In a cave in southern Utah, researchers have found 1,000 year old popcorn that amazingly still looks fluffy and white after the dust is removed. With the right conditions, almost anything can be preserved to a perfect state.

Native Americans introduced Europeans to popcorn. Natives were seen wearing popcorn as necklaces and headdresses and they were also seen eating popcorn by Cortes during his invasion of Mexico and by Columbus when he arrived in the West Indies.

The Native Americans brought popped corn to the first Thanksgiving. Natives also made a popcorn beer and some made popcorn soup. Colonists enjoyed the first puffed breakfast cereal – a bowl of popcorn with cream or milk.

During World War II, sugar was rationed which changed our snacking habits. Americans began eating three times the amount of popcorn than before, usually at the movies.

Popcorn has obviously been around for a long time and I’m sure we can count on it being here for a long time to come.

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

Appliance Specifications:

120Volts

60HZ

5.3 Amps

640W

Important Precautions to Remember:

A.NEVER immerse in water.

B.NEVER use near water.

C.NEVER use an abrasive sponge or cloth.

D.NEVER use a scouring pad on the unit.

E.NEVER leave unit unattended while in use.

F.NEVER force kettle in or out of the brackets as this may mis- align gears and will not operate properly.

G.Unplug unit from outlet when not in use and when cleaning.

H.DO NOT operate this appliance with a damaged cord or plug or in the event the appliance ever malfunctions.

I.DO NOT clean any parts of this unit in dishwasher.

J.Keep out of reach of children.

K.This appliance is NOT A TOY.

L.This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.

M.Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this appliance.

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