Many people have heard the claim that if you swallow a piece of bubble gum, it will take seven years to digest. The belief that swallowed gum takes seven years to digest is a myth. This idea likely ...

A researcher has identified a surprising source of plastic pollution: chewing gum. In an essay for The Conversation, microplastics expert David Jones of the UK’s University of Portsmouth revealed that ...

So, you’ve done it. Maybe you were in the middle of a conversation, distracted, or just got a little too carried away with your bubble-blowing skills. Suddenly, your chewing gum is gone, swallowed by ...

Chewing gum from the 1900s was not the same sugary bubble gum we know today. Synthetic flavors weren't available at the time, so gum back then was made with real flavors. The flavor was said to have ...

At the turn of the 20th century, as public advertising expanded rapidly, gum manufacturers made bold claims about its benefits. They tried to appeal to women by portraying gum as a way to stave off ...