26 Movie Trivia Nuggets from Pop Culture History for Saturday, December 13, 2025

Have you ever tried drizzling butter on your popcorn at home in an attempt to recreate the theater-going experience, only to find that your snack misses the mark? That’s because movie theater popcorn doesn’t use real butter — it’s a combination of oil and a chemical called Flavacol, which gives movie theater popcorn is signature salty, buttery taste without using real dairy. You can still recreate it at home, though! You just need to buy specific popcorn flavoring to get the right taste. That way you can enjoy your favorite movies, TV shows, or list of behind-the-scenes film facts while munching on some salty goodness.