Say it ain’t so, Bazooka Joe. The manufacturer of the classic Bazooka bubble gum was the victim of a clever con in which a man intercepted a $1.2 million check meant for the company and pocketed ...

I collected baseball cards during my youth. Each baseball card pack contained a stale, crunchy, petrified, powdery stick of ...

Bazooka Candy Brands, originally known as Topps Chewing Gum, was founded in Brooklyn in 1938. The company did not immediately return a request for comment. Its website states it's still ...

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.

Gum could replace the chewing; seeds could replace the spitting. Hence, a 1997 headline in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune: “Chew ...

The benefits of mastic gum have been linked to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It’s used as a natural chewing gum and is also available as a supplement in powder form or capsules.

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 ...

Xanthan gum is a common food and drug additive. It’s a type of carbohydrate made by bacteria called Xanthomonas campestris. During fermentation, the bacteria break down sugars and produce a ...

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 ...

Chewing gum can help keep your mouth clean or even relax your mind. However, frequent chewing can lead to jaw pain or stomach discomfort. Should you reconsider your consumption? It’s common for ...

I collected baseball cards during my youth. Each baseball card pack contained a stale, crunchy, petrified, powdery stick of ...