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  h1 The History of Corn
  p From ancient grain to global staple
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  h2 Ancient Origins
  p Corn, or maize, has a history dating back nearly 10,000 years. It originated in what is now Mexico, where ancient peoples domesticated it from a wild grass called teosinte. Early corn cobs were much smaller than modern varieties, only about an inch long.
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  h2 Global Spread
  p After European contact with the Americas in 1492, corn spread rapidly around the world. By the 16th century, it was being grown in Spain, Africa, and China. Its ability to grow in diverse climates made it a valuable crop worldwide.
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    h3 7000 BCE
    p First domestication in Mexico
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    h3 1500 BCE
    p Spread throughout Mesoamerica
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    h3 1492 CE
    p Columbus brings corn to Europe
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    h3 1600s
    p Corn becomes global crop
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  h2 Modern Corn
  p Today, corn is the most widely grown crop in the Americas. The United States alone produces about 40% of the world's corn supply. Modern breeding has created varieties with higher yields, disease resistance, and specialized uses from sweet corn to industrial products.
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    h3 1.2 Billion
    p Tons produced annually worldwide
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    h3 4,000+
    p Different uses for corn products
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    h3 90 Million
    p Acres planted in the U.S. annually
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  p Learn more about this fascinating grain that shaped civilizations.