Chewing gum is said to help stop you from crying whilst peeling onions.
 

Chewing gum helps some people to stay alert and can aid concentration and relieve boredom.
 

Chewing gum may help speed up recovery of bowel functions after surgery.
 

A maker of a chewing gum in Japan says that it can help enhance the size shape and tone of breasts....we have no evidence of this.
 

Some chewing gums provide a snack which contain less than 10 calories per stick.
 

Chewing gum moistens and refreshes the mouth and throat and sweetens the breath.
 

Chewing gum is thought by some people to help relieve colds.

Chewing gum requires an input of energy, and in fact can burn up to an extra 12 kcal per hour. By chewing gum all day everyday (not recommended) you could burn off up to 5kg of weight in a year.
 

Chewing gum is sometimes used to reduce ear discomfort when flying.
 

Chewing nicotine gum can increase your chances of giving up smoking compared with willpower alone.
 

A study carried out by universities in England has found that chewing gum can improve short and long term memory by as much as 35%.
 

Driving, at work, at school, around other people – sharing gum is thought to be sociable and enhances social acceptance.