This type of corn swells up and bursts into a crisp puff when heated.

Answer: popcorn

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This type of food, which is a fungus, is often served on supreme pizza, in spaghetti and in a particular "cream of" style soup
Though I should be unique, you've made most of us the same. I would be stronger, if my characters were stranger.
Through me you see through things. What am I?
Tickle with your fingers and a song it will sing. Be careful, though, you may break a string. What is it?
Timid or weak people are said to not have these.
Tomorrow's yesterday. Yesterday's tomorrow. What is it?
Touch this and you'll regret it. But if it's cold, you won't forget it. What is it?
Turns us on our backs, and open up our stomachs. You will be the wisest of men though at start a lummox.
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Up on high I wave away but not a word can I say.
Used to keep prisoners silent and to make temporary repairs on cars.
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