National Popcorn Day is celebrated annually on January 19th.

It's the day to honor the fluffy, crunchy snack we all love.

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Popcorn is one of the oldest snacks, dating back thousands of years.

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The Aztecs and Native Americans were among the first to enjoy popcorn.

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Americans consume over 17 billion quarts of popcorn each year.

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Popcorn kernels can pop up to 3 feet in the air when heated.

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The world's largest popcorn ball weighed over 5,000 pounds!

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The popcorn machine was patented in 1893 by Charles Cretors.

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