Clearly, for any object, we can find a size such that the escape velocity would be greater than the speed of light. Similarly, for any size object (or region of space), we can find a mass such that a mass crammed into that volume of space would be a black hole.
Sweet corn is one of summerâs simplest, purest pleasures. A fresh-picked ear, grilled to caramelized perfection and lightly buttered, offers incredible, complex sweetness, an intoxicating texture and plenty of nutrition benefits to boot.But many people have convinced themselves that sweet corn is bad. Thatâs a shame.weet corn is one of summerâs simplest, purest pleasures. A fresh-picked ear, grilled to caramelized perfection and lightly buttered, offers incredible, complex sweetness, an intoxicating texture and plenty of nutrition benefits to boot. But many people have convinced themselves that sweet corn is bad. Thatâs a shame.
The United States grows -- and consumes -- most of the world's popcorn. It's an ancient food. According to the Popcorn Board, the oldest known ears of popcorn, discovered in New Mexico in 1948 and 1950, date back 4,000 years. The traditional Corn Belt states grow most U.S. popcorn. The 12 states in the Corn Belt are Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, South Dakota, Kansas, Missouri, Kentucky and Ohio.