Chewing gum is a popular confection that is made from a base of gum, sugar, and flavorings. Bubble gum is a type of chewing gum that is specifically designed to be blown into bubbles.
The history of chewing gum dates back to ancient times. The ancient Greeks and Mayans chewed on the sap of the mastic tree, which has a rubbery texture. In the 19th century, chicle, a natural gum from the sapodilla tree, became the main ingredient in chewing gum. Modern chewing gum was invented in 1928 by Walter Diemer, who added sugar and flavorings to chicle.
