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| − | '''Chewing gum''' is a flavored confectionary for chewing made from [[sugar]] and different [[polymer]]s. Chewing gum was originally made from chicle, the sap of a [[South America]]n [[tree]], but most mass-produced chewing gum these days is [[synthetic]]. | + | '''Chewing gum''' is a flavored confectionary for chewing made from [[sugar]] and different [[polymer]]s. Chewing gum was originally made from chicle, the sap of a [[South America]]n [[tree]], but most mass-produced chewing gum these days is [[synthetic]]. Chewing gum is produced in many flavors such as bubble gum, mint, berry and citrus. |
Chewing gum is banned in several countries and cities, most notably in the [[nanny state]] [[Singapore]], where it was banned for twelve years under punishment of public humiliation, [[caning]], or worse. That legislation was recently revised so that chewing gum may again be sold, but under high regulation. Violations carry stiff fines and possible imprisonment of 2 years.<ref>http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/iraq/2004-05-26-singapore-gum_x.htm</ref> | Chewing gum is banned in several countries and cities, most notably in the [[nanny state]] [[Singapore]], where it was banned for twelve years under punishment of public humiliation, [[caning]], or worse. That legislation was recently revised so that chewing gum may again be sold, but under high regulation. Violations carry stiff fines and possible imprisonment of 2 years.<ref>http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/iraq/2004-05-26-singapore-gum_x.htm</ref> | ||
Revision as of 02:08, December 10, 2009
Chewing gum is a flavored confectionary for chewing made from sugar and different polymers. Chewing gum was originally made from chicle, the sap of a South American tree, but most mass-produced chewing gum these days is synthetic. Chewing gum is produced in many flavors such as bubble gum, mint, berry and citrus.
Chewing gum is banned in several countries and cities, most notably in the nanny state Singapore, where it was banned for twelve years under punishment of public humiliation, caning, or worse. That legislation was recently revised so that chewing gum may again be sold, but under high regulation. Violations carry stiff fines and possible imprisonment of 2 years.[1]