Google doodle celebrates the popcorn, a movie-time and classic late-night snack

You won’t believe that today’s interactive Doodle celebrates your favorite movie companion and classic midnight snack: popcorn. The game made Doodle history by allowing more players to join a match at the same time than ever before. You can play alone or invite your friends to play together in team mode.

On this day in 2020, a world record was awarded to the largest popcorn machine ever made in Thailand.

The origins of popcorn date back to the early 16th century. Corn was such a common crop among Mesoamerican civilizations that many cultures made popcorn and used it to decorate ceremonial clothing. The snack became a staple in the United States in the 19th century, first eaten as a breakfast with milk. The first popcorn machines were invented in the 1890s, allowing more people to enjoy this crunchy treat.

From farms to fairs to movies, popcorn has grown in popularity all over the world. Today, different countries and regions have their own flavor variations on this timeless snack: Brazilian pipoca, Japanese nori popcorn, Middle Eastern za’atar popcorn, Canadian maple popcorn – the list is endless.

Whether it’s caramel-coated, kettle-cooked, smothered in butter, or just lightly salted, popcorn is a fun and easy snack that’s always incredibly delicious.