* The Ultimate Popcorn Guide * Popcorn is a delicious treat and, because you control what goes into it, you don't have to worry about strange chemical additives. American Indians would place popcorn kernels directly in a fire, pound the popped kernels into a powder to later mix with water for a quick snack. In the 1840s, making popcorn became more mainstream as a popular recreational activity. Early popcorn making simply involved a fire and some vessel...