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Friday, September 14, 2007
4:48:00 PM EDT
Hearing Mr. Brightside -- The Killers
Gum: Fun to chew, not so much fun to step on. But it appears as if those clever Brits may be solving that problem for us all:
A non-stick chewing gum has been invented that may solve the problem of removing unsightly deposits from pavements.
Researchers developed the gum by manufacturing a water and oil-loving copolymer that they added to the ingredients. This changed the gum’s properties so that a layer of water or oil formed around its edges, making it harder to attach itself to surfaces.
The gum, given the working name Rev7 by its creators at the University of Bristol, is expected to go on sale early next year.
Apparently it also biodegrades quickly, so not only will it not stick to your shoe, it'll also just disappear. Which is not to say one still shouldn't try aiming for the trash can, of course.
Personally I deal with the gum disposal problem by swallowing my gum. This apparently freaks out a lot of people, who I think still believe that swallowed gum sticks in your system for seven years. Totally not true, people. Get over it. At least this way no one will ever blame me for gum on their shoes.
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4:48:00 PM EDT
Hearing Mr. Brightside -- The Killers
Chew on This
Gum: Fun to chew, not so much fun to step on. But it appears as if those clever Brits may be solving that problem for us all:
A non-stick chewing gum has been invented that may solve the problem of removing unsightly deposits from pavements.
Researchers developed the gum by manufacturing a water and oil-loving copolymer that they added to the ingredients. This changed the gum’s properties so that a layer of water or oil formed around its edges, making it harder to attach itself to surfaces.
The gum, given the working name Rev7 by its creators at the University of Bristol, is expected to go on sale early next year.
Apparently it also biodegrades quickly, so not only will it not stick to your shoe, it'll also just disappear. Which is not to say one still shouldn't try aiming for the trash can, of course.
Personally I deal with the gum disposal problem by swallowing my gum. This apparently freaks out a lot of people, who I think still believe that swallowed gum sticks in your system for seven years. Totally not true, people. Get over it. At least this way no one will ever blame me for gum on their shoes.
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9/15/07 1:33 PM
I used to just imagine this big ball of gum in my stomach.