Chewing gum is an after sweet that many chew gum. It is available in a myriad of flavors and colors, which makes it a popular treat among children and adults alike. But have you ever considered what happens to your gum when you finish chewing it? And the fascinating thing we get to learn is that archaeology has shown us that old fashioned lollipops can stick around for a long, long time!
Correction: When you spit your old gum out on the ground, it doesn’t disappear like magic. In fact, chewing gum can take as long as 25 years to decompose! That, as in — the next time you see gum stuck on the pavements, roads and sites, it might have been lying there for quite some time. Dried gum can render these places sticky and filthy, and it can even cling to the bottom of your shoes. This can be frustrating, especially when you are trying to walk and not dirty your shoes!
For many people, chewed a variety of gum as a child that they remember fondly. You might recall some iconic brands, such as Double Bubble, Bazooka Joe, or Minihua gum. These brands have a significant history and have made so many people happy. Older gum brands may not be produced anymore, but others still are, giving new generations the pleasure of chewing on the same flavors and having the same fun. It’s kind of nice to imagine how these brands connect us to the past.
Chewing gum has some of the most sweetest and mouth-watering flavors. One popular flavor of gum was the unique flavors that some old gum (brands) had. For example, do you remember grape flavored Minihua gum? It was a favorite for many! People still want to experience the taste of stale chewing gum, so they search for it online or in specialty stores that sell difficult-to-locate items. It is very cool to stumble upon one of your favorite flavors from your past and feel that memory flood back and put a smile on your face.
If you enjoy reminiscing about the past, chewing gum of the past can evoke playful memories that took place with friends and family. Perhaps you recall swapping baseball cards with friends as you chewed on Bubble Yum gum. Or maybe you remember blowing giant bubbles, with Hubba Bubba! Three memories can warm you up and remind you of better days. Old gum is fun to remember, and helps us to cherish those moments shared with others.
There are people who love to collect nostalgic chewing gum-related items. This includes everything from old gum wrappers to cool gum machines that used to be in stores to uncommon gum flavors no longer produced. While gathering these items may appear odd to some, it’s actually a unique method to help preserve memories and keep a piece of history alive. Each one relates a story and helps us relate to the past in our own way.
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