Chew on this.You're not allowed to chew gum in school? Your parents are always telling you to stop cracking your Bazooka bazooka, in warfare, portable, lightweight metal tube from which rockets are launched, usually operated by two men. It is used by infantry as an antitank weapon and also for attacking pillboxes and bunkers. ? Well, we're giving teachers and parents a reason to let you chomp (jargon) chomp - To fail. away! A recent study shows that chewing gum chewing gum, confection consisting usually of chicle, flavorings, and corn syrup and sugar (or artificial sweeteners). Prehistoric people are believed to have chewed resins. actually improves your memory and intelligence. That's right--it makes you sharper! Researchers from the University of Northumbria in Great Britian tested 75 people, giving some gum and some none, while others chomped on air as if they had gum. The result? Those who chewed gum (the real stuff, not air bubbles) did better on tests and memorizing things than those who didn't. What's going on What's Going On is a record by American soul singer Marvin Gaye. Released on May 21, 1971 (see 1971 in music), What's Going On reflected the beginning of a new trend in soul music. ? One of two things: 1) The movement you make when chewing gum makes your body think it's going to get food, which then causes it to release insulin to the brain and help it learn; or 2) chewing gum increases the heart rate, which sends more oxygen to the brain. So next time you're cramming The unauthorized addition of services to your telephone bill such as an 800 number that you never ordered. The charges are usually noted on the bill, but are identified in a cryptic manner and/or are printed in a place that is easy to overlook. See slamming. for that big chemistry test ... pop in a wad of Wrigley's and let the juices flow! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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