Simplot, which makes McDonald's french fries, has given the chain a 40% discount on corn kernels.

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Like all grains, corn kernels can survive a long time as potential seeds or tomorrow's dinner.

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McClintock's jumping genes explain why Indian corn kernels come in so many different colors.

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But corn kernels are a cheap and eco-friendly source of sugar--which is also a source of carbon.

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Cut into the middle of the corn kernels and slice down the entire length of the cob.

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The popcorn pudding at Dirt Candy in Manhattan, created by former pastry chef Debbie Lee, showcases both the fresh bite of corn kernels and popcorn's nuttier flavor.

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Add the corn kernels and their liquid and the vanilla.

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Using the stalk of the corn plant instead of the kernels could open up a limitless, renewable fuel supply.

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The earliest corn cobs discovered by archaeologists were tiny, with only a few kernels.

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The huge, dried kernels will crack your teeth, so for use in cooking, dried corn is usually ground first.

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