Popcorn Disasters of the 1950s

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The Great Chicago Popcorn Riot of 1954

On a fateful evening in March 1954, a batch of freshly popped popcorn exploded at the Chicago World's Fair, covering a crowd of 10,000 in fluffy white kernels. Miraculously, no one was hurt, but the smell of burnt popcorn lingered for weeks.

The Popcorn Machine Massacre of '52

At the 1952 Iowa State Fair, a faulty popcorn machine spat out hot, melted mess onto a crowd of unsuspecting children. Witnesses reported hearing a collective 'Oh no!' as the children's faces contorted in horror.

The Popcorn Heist of 1958

In a daring heist, a group of enterprising thieves stole an entire shipment of premium gourmet popcorn from a Chicago warehouse. Their motives remain unclear, but rumor has it they were seeking to fuel their secret underground cinema.

Popcorn Overload of 1959

When a well-meaning but hapless farmer's market vendor accidentally sold too much popcorn, the town of rural Wisconsin became overwhelmed with an unending sea of golden kernels. Some say it still lingers, like a snack-sized ghost from the past.