In 1971, hospitalized with an ulcer, Redenbacher agreed to sell his popcorn brand to a division of former food giant Hunt-Wesson. Hunt-Wesson eventually took full control of the popcorn business, ...

So how long should you be popping your popcorn? We turned to the experts at Orville Redenbacher for the answer. It can take between two and four minutes to microwave a perfect bag of popcorn.

Heating up a mug of coffee might be a daily go-to, especially when you're in a rush. Take care though, as some coffee mug ...

And his quest might not have succeeded but for one stroke of bad judgment. Orville Redenbacher grew up in Clay County, earning money by selling popcorn planted on the family farm. After earning a ...