Corn corn everywhere but not a kernel* to eat

On Eric's drive across our united states, he stopped in Yosemite and got us a very thoughtful housewarming gift: two mugs made entirely of...corn.

That's right: corn mugs. Have a look:


It's amazing what all corn is being used for these days. Consider just a few of the ways we are using corn other than as food for people:

• Adhesives
• Batteries
• Cosmetics
• Crayons and chalk
• Disposable Diapers
• Fuel ethanol
• Livestock feed (indirectly food for people, but only meat-eaters)
• Paper plates and cups
• Pharmaceuticals
• Rugs, Carpets
• Shaving creams and lotions
• Toothpaste
• Wallpaper

With corn now being used for everything from gas to makeup, and with corn supply threatened due to midwestern floods and other agricultural iffiness, the price of corn is expected to increase. Who knows what these corn mugs could end up being worth!

*Does this word look funny to anyone else?