Gum Chewing Facts
Chewing gum is recognized as one of the oldest type of candies worldwide. While teachers once scolded their students for chewing it in class, many now are rewarding them with chewing gum at the end of a long school day. Chewing gum is so popular that nearly 300 sticks of gum are consumed by every American each year, resulting in nearly $2 billion of revenue. In today's world, chewing gum has evolved into a profitable industry featuring many different flavors for gum fans.
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History
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Chewing gum was first used during prehistoric times. Men and women of this time chewed on tree resin, which is comparable to bubble gum in today's world. Archaeologists have found that nearly every culture known to man have been gum chewers in some capacity. Ancient Indian tribes used beeswax or sap for recreational chewing.
Function
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While most manufacturers sold chewing gum as a candy, others, such as Beeman, combined chewing gum with pesin to help relieve both heartburn and indigestion. Another function of chewing gum was dental hygienge. Brands such as Dentyne claim dental-health advantages to those who chew it.
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Invented By
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The first chewing gum patent was filed by a Mount Vernon Ohio dentist in 1869 named William F. Semple. In 1906, the first bubble gum was invented by Frank Henry Fleer called Blibber-Blubber.
Fun Fact
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According to the Guinness Book Of World Records, the largest chewing gum bubble ever blown measured 23 inches. The record was sent in July 1994 by a Fresno, California woman.
Types
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According to the National Associated of Chewing Gum Manufacturers, the most popular chewing gum flavors are cinnamon, peppermint and spearmint.
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