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Most of the streets in Hyndburn are covered in gum, as is much of our country, but walking on the pavement between the bus stops and the market in Accrington this afternoon, I was shocked at the state of the pavement there.

There is so much gum that you can't see the pavement. It looks worse, I suppose, because the tarmac is black, well the bits that are still visible are black.

I ocassionally chew gum, but would never dream of spitting it on the floor.

I really don't understand people who do this.

There used to be a saying about not defecating (polite version) on your own doorstep. Since we all live here, the town is our collective doorstep.

I hope as well as fining people for dropping litter and cigarette ends, the council are also on the lookout, and issuing fines, to the selfish idiots who are making Hyndburn look even worse than it needs to be.

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The outside of pubs is also like this, shared with huge numbers of cigarette ends since the smoking ban, it would obviously hurt some people to locate a bin.

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I've never took notice in Lancaster but I'm going to have a look next time i'm around and about. I dont think there is much on the floor here though, not like you get in accy. Its funny but I've very rarely had gum at the bottom of my shoe, so perhaps its just very old gum thats been there ages :p

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in Lancaster Blazey they have people steam cleaning the streets, last time i was up there i noticed a guy doing it with the gum

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Surely not every street though? I haven't seen anyone steaming my street, though the road sweepers come up. I can understand in the town though because its got a decorative floor at one part that could be spoilt by gum.

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i meant the main one through the town, just further down from the castle (it was outside mcdonalds that i saw him)

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Ah ok. There isn't gum outside the shops up near my house though, and theres a few of them, and the one I'd expect to have gum outside would be the spar. I'm going to have a look when I go home.

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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.

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while we are on the subject of gum, did ya know that eating to much of the sugar free stuff also other stuff that contains the sweetner too, is bad for ya.
Sorbitol, which is widely used in "sugar-free" products like chewing gum, sweets and some cereals, could cause severe weight loss, abdominal pain and diarrhoea.

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'low-fat' products apparently have a chemical in them that can cause infertility in women aswell, or so I read somewhere.

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Many sugar free items contain aspartamine which is poisonous and damaging to internal organs.
Dangers of Aspartame Poisoning!
Bad News about products with Aspartame

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Still is Margaret .. well, was when my son was there in August, only therapeutic gum (whatever that means .. maybe gum to stop you smoking?) is allowed... no imports .. Wikipedia.

I sometimes chew it 'cause realise breath not very pleasant when you smoke.
Yeh, the sugar free gum does give you the trots Panther.. :eek:

Blazey, I always found the worst places for deposits were around University Campus and their main entrances, have you looked there? Manchester is awful and Newcastle.

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Users of Amphetamines and Ecstasy chew gum to prevent teeth grinding during the experience.

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Thought it was due to people putting chewing gum in between the doors and then slowing down the transport system which in Singapore is extremely accurate.

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aspartamine is used in fizzy drinks. etc.

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I once found aspartamine in vitamin C tablets bought in Asda -how ridiculous is that :eek:
Best read labels at all times

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Speed, yes.

E's no...as because you're smiling too much the gum won't stay in.

So I'm told.:rolleyes:

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This is true Nickelson among other places.

I am of the opinion that chewing gum should now be banned in the U.K. as 'tis obvious, users cannot be trusted to dispose of it responsibly.

Councils and gum manufacturers have done their best to clear it up, run campaigns to encourage bin disposal .. even boards ya' stick it on but to no avail, so if it were a child not clearing up their toys, what would you do ?... take it off them of course.

PEG THE SPEG !!

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chewing gum sucks i hate the stuff , Anyone caught spitting out should have it stuck to there property !teach them a lesson then.

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aspartamine is metabolised into formaldehyde in the intestines - a fact that stopped me drinking no sugar drinks years ago -plus the fact i cant stand the taste of artificial sweetners. The sad thing is that not only do they put them in no or low sugar drinks - but they also put them in non diet drink or "full sugar" ones so i just stick to non concentrated fruit juices now

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I have a friend who has a problem with drugs and he chews alot of gum. He smiles alot as well. You normally have your teeth together when you smile so I dont see why it'd fall out unless you had teeth missing.

The is gum on the floor in lancaster, I just never realised before.

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cant say i ever have my teeth together when i smile, and i have a full set..:rolleyes::rolleyes:

if i did id look like this perhaps


http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/i...57__mask_l.jpg

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I imagine you have your teeth close enough to not have chewing gum just fall out of your mouth. If not, I would hate to see you at a dinner party.

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well i suppose it depends on how big your gob is and if mine is half as big as yours im fooookled :rolleyes::rolleyes:

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Well your trying to argue chewing gum would fall out of your mouth if you smiled. I dread to think how you'd cope with a forkful of peas or...soup? what happens if you smile when your eating?

have you even ever SEEN my mouth? no i dont think you have. Though I do have quite a big smile actually :D

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it was said in jest hence the smilies, chill your bean winston...;)

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My name is michelle thankyou.

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ok then !!!

it was said in jest hence the smilies, chill your bean michelle thankyou ..;)

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And how would you like me to 'chill my bean'? shall I put it in the freezer or try make some sort of ice bucket?

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