From Battlefields to Bubblegum: The Sticky History of Chewing Gum
Release Date: 06/10/2025
🍬 Did you know that chewing gum was invented by accident? Join JB and Alice on the English Matura with JB podcast as they explore the fascinating story behind everyone's favorite chewable treat – perfect for enhancing exam vocabulary through engaging history!
You'll discover:
⚔️ How a Mexican general (yes, really!) failed to make rubber... but created a $30 billion industry
🧪 The "Eureka moment" when inventor Thomas Adams saw a girl buying wax to chew
💡 Why WW2 soldiers carried gum in their ration kits (hint: it's not just for fresh breath!)
🗽 The popcorn seller who became a Congressman thanks to gum profits
👑 The hilarious story of gum being offered to the King of England
"Chewing gum isn't just candy – it's a passport to 9,000 years of innovation, from ancient sap to space travel!"
🎧 P.S. Challenge: After listening, come up with YOUR OWN gum flavor and describe it in three sentences using adjectives from the episode! 😋