Um...China?..I don't know
Actually, Gum originated from a distinct type of tree in Mexico and Guatemala.
Chewing Gum Editorial - Read this scholarly source for an in-depth analysis of gums origins
Bubble Gum - Want to find out where gum originally comes from? Seek no longer and check out The Bubble Gum Site. Packed with detailed historical information as well as details to gum's composition, the Bubble Gum Site is full of information.
The Gum Story - Everyone has a story, even gum! Check out this site to learn about the gum-making process, modern and ancient, as well as the history of how gum-chewing came about.
All Gum-Chewers! Calling, All Gum-Chewers!
Sales of chewing gum first began in the early 1800s. Later on, in the mid-1800s "gum" was imported as a substitute for rubber, and finally, only in the 1890s, did we actually start chewing, chewing gum!
Cool Quiz - Check out Cool Quiz online to see just how many people chew gum, and how gum actually does have an impact on our economy!
British Archeology - Gum is chewed all over the place all over time! Check out some if these British archeological findings to find out just how often gum is and was, chewed.
The Bubble Gum Alley - Want statistics? Want to know how much chomps of gum are made per minute in the U.S.? You might find some of those numbers at the Bubble Gum Alley's calculations reference.
Er...the "gum tree"?...Oh, gad, I'm right!
Well, for starters, gum comes from sapodilla tree.
Wrigley's Home Site - The best way find out where gum came from is the ask the masters. Find out from Wrigley, the original 25ç gum-pack man how he creates his chew
The History of Gum - Gum does have a history. It may be well concealed in ancient scriptures or Egyptian tombs, embalmed near a royal pharaoh, but gum's history has been revealed!
How Stuff Works - How Stuff Works is a site thats content pretty much speaks for itself. Click here to learn the detailed process of how gumbase, sweeteners, softeners, and flavoring all goes into making a quality wad of gum.
Well....Gumball machines...Gumballs are made from Gumball Machines!
20% of the chewing gum is the base, 63% is sugar, 16% of it is corn syrup, and a meager 1% of the chewing gum isflavoring oils.
Cool Quiz - Learn how gum is made and what's ingredients are from Cool Quiz online.
The Invention of Chewing Gum - Learn all about how the mystical chewing concoction was first thought up from this site!
Wrigley's Home Site - Wondering how gum balls are made? Well, there's a bunch of different recipes, but if your just starting out in this field, it's probably best to get gum tips from the Zen Master of chewing gum - Wrigley.
Small Ones?....Sort Ones?....Big Ones?...Gargantuan Sasquatch Ones?
There are over 30 different types of gumballs ranging from blue raspberry to the original 1928 flavor.
Gumball Machines-R-US This site has a plethora of gumball flavors, sizes, and shapes ranging from pink lemonade to blue raspberry to the "tongue-staining" tear-jerkers!
International Gum - Looking for types of gumballs in other countries? Look no longer! From "Brain Gum" to "Aquaman Gum" all the way from Japan, there's a motley assortment to peruse here!
Gum Trees - Want to know different type of gum trees? Well there are a lot more than the original sapodilla!
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