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Old 03-21-2010, 06:11 PM
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little history i found about gum

Invention: chewing gum

Function: noun / the first brand name was Adams New York No. 1

Definition: A sweetened and flavored preparation for chewing, usually made of chicle. Continusily manufactured since 1848, The first flavored gum was called Black Jack

Patent: Patent # 111,798 (US) issued February 14, 1871
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