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Gum Chewing and Earworms
This chapter explores the intriguing relationship between chewing gum and its effects on sub vocalization and earworms, including a study that suggests gum can help eliminate songs stuck in our heads. It also humorously critiques the practice of speed reading while reflecting on the cultural history of gum chewing throughout ancient societies.
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