From American Knowledge to Pine Road Speed
The history of chewing gum began in 1848 when American John Curtis created the first commercial gum using pine tree resin. He expanded his production to include different flavors. Although the quality of the product was sometimes poor and contained impurities, his business developed in the 1850s, leading to the establishment of the Curtis Chewing Gum Company in Portland, Maine—the world's first industrial gum factory. The industry later experienced technological and historical advancements, such as innovations by William Finley Semple and Thomas Adams. However, there was social resistance to the habit of chewing gum, especially among girls. History documents the transformation of this habit into a widespread cultural phenomenon, with society accepting it and sometimes criticizing it.
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