sf wrote:


> One of the reasons people shuck corn
> at the store it to make sure there are no varmints (bugs and worms)
> that have been having a field day inside. I prefer to take my
> chances.... tempt fate, as they say.
>


I never saw people shucking corn in the store until we moved from
New England to Colorado. I've always assumed it was to avoid having
the mess of the husks and silk at home. I haven't found a bug or worm
in corn in >25 years since we grew it in the back yard. I guess it's
a case of "Better Living Through Chemistry".

gloria p