The Sticky History of Chewing Gum

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1. The first commercial chewing gum was classified as a confectionery, and it's main purpose was which of the following? to be chewed and not swallowed freshen the breath clean teeth alleviate hunger

2. Which main ingredient was traditionally used in making gum? beeswax paraffin chicle resin

3. Who is thought to have been among the first people to chew gum? Romans Mongolians Chinese Ancient Greeks

4. New England settlers developed a gum using which of these ingredients? spruce birch pine willow

5. Commericialized modern chewing gum came out during what time period? 1880s 1860s 1920s 1930s

6. William Semple is known for what important contribution to chewing gum history? he invented bubble gum he filed for the first chewing gum patent he came up with tutti-frutti as a flavor added gum to baseball cards

7. What health benefits does gum have? freshens breath cleans teeth both of these none at all

8. If gum is swallowed it could take seven years to digest. True False

9. What gum flavor was used to hide the smell of liquor consumed during the 1920's Prohibition? clove mint orange tutti-frutti

10. What country actually banned the sale of gum in 1992? Russia Singapore India New Zealand