The Corn Popper is a toy manufactured by Fisher-Price since 1957. Aimed at pre-schoolers, when the Corn Popper is pushed or pulled, colored balls inside a plastic dome bounce and create a popping, bouncing noise.

The faster the child throws the faster the corn popper pops recommended. For ages 12 to 36 months this push toy has a sturdy base. And it's easy to grasp and push handle. And encourages.

In 1957, inventor Arthur Holt sold his design for a small plastic dome filled with colorful balls to Fisher-Price for just $50. Since then, the Fisher-Price Corn Popper has become one of the most beloved (and irritating) toys for young children of all time.

Since 1957, kids haven't been able to resist the popping action of this push toy! Balls strike the inside of the plastic dome when Corn Popper is pushed along.

Hot air poppers ensure all kernels are popped and not a single kernel burnt. They also create a light-as-air texture and crave-worthy crunch.

As the kernel heats up, the water expands, building pressure against the hard starch surface. Eventually, this outer layer gives way, causing the popcorn to explode. As it explodes, the soft starch inside the popcorn becomes inflated and bursts, turning the kernel inside out.

Made of silicone, Pop It fidget toys feature bubbles that can be poked. These sensory toys are simple and fun to use. Research shows they may reduce stress and improve focus and fine motor control.

1957 Fisher-Price: The Corn Popper has been an enduring toy since it was first introduced in 1957.

Charles Cretors created a portable electric popcorn popper in 1885. His invention allowed street vendors in Chicago to roam with the crowds in quest of larger profits. Eventually, Cretors added a buttering and salting mechanism to the popcorn popper eight years later.

1893 Charles Cretors, founder of C. Cretors and Company in Chicago, introduced the world's first mobile popcorn machine at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893.

Popcorn machines are easy to use. They require only a few simple switches to operate and only two ingredients, popcorn kernels and oil, to make popcorn. Turn the heat and light switch to ON. Add oil and let heat for 3-4 minutes.

In addition to fiber, popcorn also is a good source of polyphenols, which are antioxidants that have been linked to better blood circulation and digestive health, as well as a potentially lower risk of certain cancers. Another health benefit of popcorn is its high satiety.

Popcorn is a type of flint corn, but has its own size, shape, starch level and moisture content. It has a hard exterior shell and a soft starchy center. When heated, the natural moisture inside the kernel turns to steam and builds up enough pressure to eventually explode.