Who Was the First Person to Eat Corn? Uncovering Its Origins

Discover the origins of corn consumption and learn about its history with Indigenous peoples in Mexico.

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The first person to eat corn cannot be precisely identified, but it is known that corn was first domesticated by Indigenous peoples in southern Mexico about 10,000 years ago. Over millennia, it became a staple crop that spread throughout the Americas.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How was corn first cultivated? Corn was first cultivated by Indigenous peoples in southern Mexico around 10,000 years ago, evolving from its wild ancestor.
  2. What role did corn play in Indigenous cultures? Corn was a vital staple crop for many Indigenous cultures, serving as a dietary foundation and holding significant cultural importance.
  3. Where did corn originally come from? Corn originated in southern Mexico, where it was domesticated from wild grasses.

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