It may seem like a thoroughly modern substance, but chewing gum has been around a long time. Ancient Greeks chewed on “mastich,” which grew on a prickly shrub found in India and Arabia ...

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This week, gastroenterologist Richard Stewart with Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group in Beaufort discusses a warning your mom probably gave you about chewing gum. Question. My mom always ...

If you searched every woman's handbag in the UK, chances are, you're going to stumble across a fair few packets of chewing gum. Let's face it; we are a nation in love with gum. However, our ...

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But what about the “base” listed on the back of some chewing and bubble gum packets? It’s the second ingredient in many brands’ offerings, but its name is pretty vague.

Chewing gum is a much-loved breath-freshener for many people across the UK. Whether it's had throughout the day or after a meal , it can be a minty treat to chew on to get a nicer taste in the mouth.

Bear Grylls was a guest on This Morning on Thursday and showed hosts Philip and Holly how to make fire from a pack of chewing gum, a battery and a bit of fluff.. Simply use the foil from the gum ...

A dog almost died after eating five packets of chewing gum and collapsing. Coco munched 30 pieces of sugar-free spearmint gum which contains a sweetener that is toxic to dogs.

We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about how everything from paprika to black pepper goes from the ground to our spice jars. But what about the “base” listed on the back of some chewing and ...