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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gum''' is a flavored confectionary for chewing made from [[sugar]] and different [[polymer]]s. Chewing gum was originally made from [[chicle]], the sap of a [[South America]]n [[tree]], but most mass-produced chewing gum these days is [[synthetic]].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gum''' is a flavored confectionary for chewing made from [[sugar]] and different [[polymer]]s. Chewing gum was originally made from [[chicle]], the sap of a [[South America]]n [[tree]], but most mass-produced chewing gum these days is [[synthetic]].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 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>
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[[Category:Food and Drink]]
[[Category:Food and Drink]]