If you’ve ever wondered exactly what happens when a popcorn kernel pops, well, scientific research has the answer. An un-popped corn kernel is a drop of water surrounding by soft starch and encased in a hull. Heat up that kernel, and the water molecules locked inside will expand until the pressure and heat cause the starch to inflate and explode, bursting the hull and turning the kernel inside-out.
What you have left after this popping occurs is a filling, low-calorie, whole-grain food packed with fiber. Read More...
This year’s second annual Alternative Press Music Awards, the Grammys of alternative music, were held at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
Metalcore band Issues was awarded Artist of the Year and the Black Veil Brides’ eponymously titled recording won Best Album. Paramore lead singer Hayley Williams was honored with the Best Vocalist prize and British rockers the 1975 won Best International Band.
The older mainstays of the alternative music scene were also recognized. Read More...
American actress who first gained fame for her role as Becca Thatcher on the series Life Goes On. The role earned her two Young Artist Awards for Best Young Actress Starring in a Television Series. From 1998 to 2000, she portrayed Lucy Knight on the popular series ER. She has amassed over 75 acting credits throughout her ongoing career.
Before Fame She began her acting career at age seven through her aunt's connections to actor Michael Landon. Read More...