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Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.

“Popcorn is a steamed vegetable”

"Popcorn is a steamed vegetable" was posted on Reddit -- Showerthoughts on February 3, 2021. Corn is a vegetable, and corn kernels are heated to make popcorn. However, no one seriously…