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ancient chewing gum
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The Surprising Origins: When Was Chewing Gum Invented?
By the 19th century, chewing gum had transformed from a folk remedy into a mass-market product, thanks to a savvy businessman and a surprising ingredient...
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The Surprising Origins: When Chewing Gum Was Invented
By the 1850s, Mexican chicle sap had become a prized export, but it was still raw and unrefined. Enter Thomas Adams, a New York entrepreneur who, after failing...