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The mysterious cognitive effects of chewing gum
"I guess people chew harder when they are sad," William Wrigley Jr. said during the Great Depression, as his gum empire kept ...
Think gum-chewing and the picture that most often comes to mind is that of an unintelligent airhead. That's just the way society thinks. Most movies portray gum chewers in this way. Schools view it as ...
Recent scientific research reveals that the simple act of chewing gum offers several unexpected health benefits. While many people chew gum for fresh breath or enjoyment, studies show this habit can ...
Humans have been chewing gum for thousands of years, from ancient tree resins to modern spearmint sticks, the habit has endured across cultures and centuri ...
Humans have been chewing gum for thousands of years, long after the flavor fades and without any clear nutritional benefit. The habit dates back at least 8,000 years to Scandinavia, where people ...
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