
The oldest chunk of chewing gum ever was found in Finland and is at least 5,000 years old. The gum was made of birch bark and it was most likely used to treat mouth infections. Because nobody washed their teeth back then – just like some of us now!

The oldest chunk of chewing gum ever was found in Finland and is at least 5,000 years old. The gum was made of birch bark and it was most likely used to treat mouth infections. Because nobody washed their teeth back then – just like some of us now!
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