Modern gum — think Hubba Bubba and Bazooka brands — was invented by a dentist named William Finley Semple. The Mount Vernon, Ohio, native is popularly known as the first person to patent chewing gum.

“As kid I liked the Hubba Bubba and all the cheap gum that we used to chew,” Melidosian said, adding that she while doesn’t buy as much gum as she once did, she rarely goes without.

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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. BBC Science Focus ...

Chew on this: Chewing gum can be good for you. Not only can it freshen your breath, it can help you overcome cigarette cravings, improve your memory -- and even help you lose weight. Still ...

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As you chew, the sweetener and flavoring dissolve in your saliva and spreads over your tongue. Yum! Eventually most of the sweetener and flavoring slide down your throat with your saliva and the great ...

From stress relief to simply keeping the mouth occupied, chewing gum has become a unique part of daily routines for many. But what fuels this simple act—soothing habit, or addiction? Habitual ...

The professional NASCAR driver and his wife first announced they were expecting in April bubba wallace/instagram Baby makes three! Bubba Wallace and his wife Amanda Carter are officially parents ...

Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire via Getty; Bubba Wallace/Instagram Bubba Wallace is embracing his new role as a dad! In an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE, the NASCAR star, 31, opens up about ...

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace has recently shared an emotional milestone in his life with his fans. In a heartfelt social media post, Wallace announced the birth of his son, Becks Hayden ...

Bubba Wallace and his wife Amanda became the proud new parents of Becks Hayden Wallace on Sept. 29, the couple announced on social media Tuesday. Wallace, driver of the No. 23 Toyota for 23XI ...