Myth or Fact: It Takes Seven Years to Digest Chewing Gum
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The old adage says, if you swallow gum it will remain in your stomach for the next seven years. But will it really?
What Happens When You Swallow Gum?
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This is what REALLY happens when you swallow chewing gum
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Chewing gum - Wikipedia
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Is it right that gum sits in your stomach for seven years?
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Medical Myths: Chewing gum takes 7 years to digest - Reader's Digest
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Does Gum Really Stay in Your Stomach for 7 Years?