Microwavable popcorn became available in the marketplace.
Many theaters refused to sell popcorn because they believed it was too messy.
Padre Bernabé Cobo wrote about Peruvian Natives, and noted, "They toast a certain kind of corn until it bursts. They call it pisancalla, and they use it as confection."
Don Hernán Cortés got his first sight of popcorn when he invaded Mexico and came into contact with the Aztecs.
