Are corn cobs good for anything? Surprising uses for a kitchen byproduct
                                
                                
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                                The global food industry produces billions of pounds of corn cobs annually that are often discarded as waste. However, this seemingly useless byproduct has a surprising range of practical and creative applications. So, are corn cobs good for anything? The answer might surprise you, extending their value far beyond the dinner table.