Used to have one back in the 70's. Loved it until it exploded. Scared to death of them. My DH found a new use for it. It was the best popcorn popping pan. Of course the rubber was off the lid and the lid sat on the pan loosely while he jumped the popcorn up and down. It got to be the best pop corn ever made by anyone according to our nieces and nephews when they visited. Made popcorn in that pot many many years. They still ask about his popcorn.