Boing Boing on MSN
The mysterious cognitive effects of chewing gum
"I guess people chew harder when they are sad," William Wrigley Jr. said during the Great Depression, as his gum empire kept ...
We all know the ritual of unwrapping a stick of gum before a big date, a job interview or to stay awake during a college lecture or afternoon slump. After all, gum is the ultimate multitasker – ...
Brain imaging studies shed light on why humans have chewed gum for 8,000 years with research showing chewing activates ...
The Spicy Chefs on MSN
Why you should probably stop chewing gum
You might think chewing gum is harmless. It helps freshen your breath, keeps your jaw busy, sharpens your focus when you're ...
Chewing gum may help strengthen jaw muscles, but there is little evidence to suggest that it can visibly alter a person’s jawline. Excessive gum chewing may lead to jaw pain, headaches, and tooth ...
Consider the following before you reach for that next stick. Jan. 24, 2014— -- intro:We know what you're going to say. "Now you're taking away my gum, too?!" After all, chewing gum seems like ...
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