Answers to Questions Kids Ask! - Where "Why?" Turns to "Wow!"
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Nope, that’s just a myth. In fact, our stomach doesn’t digest gum at all! Since it’s made out of soluble fiber, chewing gum passes right through us. So gum comes out with the rest of your waste, usually a day or two after you eat it. Although you shouldn’t swallow chewing gum, it is not considered harmful.
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Why doesn’t chewing gum stick to your teeth?
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Why do I get sleepy after Thanksgiving dinner?
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What are butterflies in your stomach?
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Why Do I Burp?
A burp – sometimes called a belch – is nothing but gas. When you eat or drink, you don’t just swallow food or liquid. You also swallow air at the…
Why can’t humans eat grass?
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