As kids, we believed a lot of weird stuff that turned out to be untrue. For example, stepping on a crack does not affect your mother's spinal health, and there's nothing under our beds at night when the lights are switched off.
But what about the terror of swallowing your chewing gum by accident? It was drilled into me that it would stay sitting in my stomach for seven years, and I still remember the feeling in the pit of my stomach when I inadvertently swallowed my stick of Juicy Fruit.
Well, it looks like I had nothing at all to fear, according to the guys over at Cosmopolitan.
They spotted a video on the science YouTube channel Reactionsexplaining what really happens when your worst childhood fear comes true.
Chewing gum is made from rubber polymers, and while the enzymes in saliva can break down most of the ingredients, those pesky polymers are too stubborn.
Don't worry, though, the undigested rubber...emerges from your body.
If you catch my drift.
Watch the video here:
(YouTube/Reactions)
‘Perfect duvet for allergy sufferers’ Getting a good night’s sleep is important, particularly during the warmers months when many struggle due to the heat and allergies such as hayfever. This anti-allergy duvet and pillow set is grabbing shoppers’ attention as it’s ‘helping’ people get an improved night’s sleep. The Slumberdown Anti-Allergy Duvet and Pillows set […]
‘I was sceptical but this is absolutely brilliant!’ Spring is officially here this means the weather is – hopefully – improving, but it’s a bitter sweet moment for those who suffer from allergies. Over the next few months we’ll see the peak of tree pollen season, which affects around 13 million Brits who suffer from […]
They’ve revealed an exciting new route It’s great news for travellers, as Aer Lingus has launched a new route to the US from Ireland. The airline already flies to a host of destinations across the States from Ireland, including New York, Orlando and Boston. However, Irish travellers now have the opportunity for another route direct […]
