00:00Hey there, gum-chewers! Ever wondered what's really in that sweet, chewy treat you can't resist?
00:06Hold on to your taste buds!
00:07Way back when, gum was made from the sap of the sapodilla tree.
00:11It was natural and delicious. But today?
00:14Now, most chewing gum is made using something called polyisobutylene.
00:18Yes, you heard right! It's in butyl rubber, like inner tubes.
00:22But don't freak out! Not all gum is created equal.
00:26Some brands still use natural chickle sap. Scientists are also trying cornzine.
00:31Let's clear up a common fear – swallowing gum.
00:34Those scary stories about gum sticking in your stomach? Totally debunked.
00:38Your body knows how to handle it and will get rid of it like everything else.
00:43So, go ahead and chew!
00:44Remember what's in your gum – a wild mix of science and nostalgia.
00:48Enjoy that chew!
00:50If you enjoyed this, see you next time!
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