Why do like 15 popcorn kernels not pop while the rest do?

Question

There’s gotta be a way…

In: 99

Answer 1

For a popcorn kernel to pop it needs to A) be undamaged and B) have between 13-14.5 % moisture content.

Statistics being what they are some kernels just don’t fall in this range after being processed so you get a few duds.