"Popcorn is the latest and most unlikely food shown to have health-boosting properties. The traditional cinema snack contains "surprisingly large" amounts of healthy antioxidant plant chemicals called polyphenols, scientists have found. Tests showed that the compounds account for 2.5 per cent of popcorn kernels by weight - higher levels than were seen in a range of other cereal products. Polyphenols, also found in fruits, vegetables, chocolate, wine, coffee and tea, are known to protect the heart and reduce the risk of cancer. US chemist Dr Joe Vinson, who made the discovery, said: "We really were surprised by the levels of polyphenols we found in popcorn. I guess its because it's not processed. You get all the wonderful ingredients of the corn undiluted and protected by the skin. In my opinion it's a good health food."" - Steven Perez from Bookmarklet

Oh no.... Popcorn is the curse of me. I'm 99% sure people come to my bar for free popcorn and just buy drinks because they feel guilty. - Ben Hanten

As long as they're buying drinks, this is an issue how? - Bette Cooper

Oh Bette, it's mostly a joke, but we spend hundreds of dollars a month on popcorn, and we employ a janitor whose main job is to vacuum gobs of popcorn every morning. - Ben Hanten