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History of gum creation

By Maria Fernanda De Leon
  • Mar 10, 1500

    The Greeks use resin from the mastic tree as gum

    The Greeks use resin from the mastic tree as gum
  • Apr 12, 1525

    The Mayan in South America use chicle as gum

    The Mayan in South America use chicle as gum

  • Native Americans use tree resin as gum

    Native Americans use tree resin as gum

  • Parafin was made to use gum

    Parafin was made to use gum

  • Adams use chicle to make gum, just as the Mayan did.

    Adams use chicle to make gum, just as the Mayan did.

  • Gum is made in all shapes and sizes

    Gum is made in all shapes and sizes