Why does popcorn pop?

"Ever wonder what's in a hot dog, Jell-O, or Spam? Can't figure out how self-basting turkeys baste themselves or why you should only eat oysters in months with an r? In Why Does Popcorn Pop? you'll find the answer to these and hundreds of other quirky culinary questions." "Impress even the most cultured of friends with your new-found cuisine know-how! Anyone who likes to eat can feed his or her curiosity with this stew of facts on food."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved