No, you weren't joking. The popping of the corn is a serious problem in corn stoves. Most corn stoves require reinforcement due to this issue, but some people treat the corn with fuel oil to prevent the popping.
Remember: *ALL* corn is pop corn.
63 posted on 02/01/2005 6:10:39 AM PST by Lazamataz
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