What's the Controversy of Chewing Gum?

Ing gum is made out of inedible compounds that are molecularly similar to plastics and rubbers. In 18 89, cordite was developed as a chemical propellant for army weapons instead of gunpowder. The nitroglycerine added a sweet flavor, but it also dilates blood s. So soldiers reported a stimulating and exhilarating effect, like small doses of alcohol. They wanted drugs, ye, but chewing gum drugs.

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