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Chewing gum was banned in Singapore for 12 years until recently -lifted as part of a trade deal with USA.
The ban was imposed due to the unsightly mess it was causing on public transport in an overcrowded country.
I do not understand how anyone will pay just to have constant jaw movements. Some say that it cleans teeth - but since most contain sweeteners in some form, I don't think that argument holds any weight
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I think the original gum was used for that purpose, doesn't it originate from some sort of tribal community somewhere, like in africa or south america? Then the commercial business turned it into a breath freshening item.
My dentist used to give it to me when I was younger, but I'm not quite sure why, I never asked.