National Chewing Gum Day

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For over 5,000 years, humans have used chewing gum. They may have chewed it for pleasure, to prevent hunger, or to freshen their breath much as we do today. The sources used to make gum resulted in minty and sweet chewable globs of wax or sap resin that satisfied the human urge to gnaw.. They were unlikely to produce glossy, pink bubbles worthy of sibling jealousy.. However, waking up with it stuck in your hair was also a possibility.

Since the Neolithic period, several forms of chewing gum have existed. A British archaeology undergraduate discovered a 5,000-year-old piece of chewing gum made from bark tar with tooth imprints in it in 2007.. The find, which is believed to be the oldest piece of chewing gum, was made in Kierikki, Yli-li, Finland. The gum was discovered to have antiseptic properties and other medicinal benefits, according to scientists.

• Many other cultures chewed gum made from the mastic tree's resin, including plants, grasses, and other resins
• In 1848, John B. Curtis invented and sold the first commercial chewing gum, "The State of Maine Pure Spruce Gum"
• Around 1850, paraffin wax gum was invented and outlasted spruce gum in popularity
• William Semple, 1869, obtained an early patent on chewing gum, patent number 98,304. He was born in 1869
• According to studies, chewing gum helps improve memory, reduce anxiety, and raise alertness
• While simultaneously helping to curb cravings and improving digestion, chewing sugar-free gum improves overall oral hygiene while also improving digestion

How to recognize chewing gum day

Buy a pack of your favorite flavor of chewing gum to commemorate the day. You may want to share a piece with your friends. A bubble-blowing competition could also be held. Just be sure not to get it in your hair when it comes!!

• Bubble gum memories are among the memories shared on bubble gum. Retell the tale for all to hear whether it's from days gone by or more recent experiences
• Bubble gum is the world's best-known bubble gum
• Make a video of your best bubble. You can do this
• Enjoy some bubble gum ice cream.
• The best advice for getting ice cream out of your hair, furniture, or carpet can be found in this article
• To see if any gruesome pieces from your predecessors' remains, look under your desk to see if any gruesome pieces from your predecessors' remains
• Pick up bubble gum flavored something. For example, chapstick, candy, or frosting. What other items are available in bubble gum flavor or scent?

To post on social media, use the hashtag #ChewingGumDay.

Chewing gum FAQ

Q. Is there any advantage to chewing gum?

A. Chewing gum has a few benefits. A. There are some advantages to chewing gum. The benefits really start to add up if it's sugar-free gum.

• If sugar-free gum is chewed after a meal, the increased flow of saliva may help remove acids created by bacteria when breaking down food. This minimizes plaque build-up
• The signs of dry mouth can be alleviated by chewing gum
• Reach for a piece of chewing gum as cravings set in. The act of chewing can help keep cravings at bay and, in turn, reduce caloric intake.
• Some flavors of sugar-free gum can reduce nausea. Ginger or mint flavored gumms are more likely to calm an upset stomach. The benefits can also be found in mint and ginger teas.
• Certain types of memory can be enhanced by chewing gum. Stick of gum will help you test or recall how to prepare Grandma's meatloaf. To improve your long-term and working memory, stick in a stick of gum. However, studies have yet to show improvement in short-term memory

Q. What are the adverse effects of chewing gum?

A. Chewing gum for too long can strain the muscles in the jaw and neck. Gum sweetened with sugar can raise the risk of cavities.. Chewing gum can also be unappealing physically. Rather than a piece of gum, pop in a breath mint before going to an interview.

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