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What is the main topic of the text?,
The main topic of the text is about bubble gum and its history.
Where does gum originally come from?
Gum originally comes from trees.
Who invented modern bubble gum?
Walter Diemer invented modern bubble gum.
What was the first color of bubble gum?
The first color of bubble gum was pink.
Why is chicle no longer needed to make gum?
Chicle is no longer needed because chemists can create artificial gum in a lab.
What are some ingredients in today's bubble gum?
Some ingredients in today's bubble gum are sugar, corn syrup, softeners, flavoring, and latex.
How does latex help in making bubble gum?
Latex helps make the gum stretch so you can blow bubbles.
What happens if you swallow gum?
it is not digested.
If you swallow gum, it will come out when you go to the bathroom
Who holds the record for blowing the biggest bubble, and how wide was it?
Chad Fell holds the record for blowing the biggest bubble, which was 20 inches wide.
Why do people enjoy chewing gum?
People enjoy chewing gum because it tastes good and is fun to chew
Imagine you could create your own bubble gum flavor. What would it be, and why do you think others would like it?
Answers will vary. Students should describe a flavor they like and explain why they think others would enjoy it, considering taste and uniqueness.
What is your favorite flavor of bubble gum and why do you like it?
Answers will vary.
