A century ago, on December 9, 1924 William Wrigley secured the trademark for Wrigley's gum. So it seems appropriate to take a bite out of the history of those bits of foil covered joy. And the surprising history of gum might, well, blow your mind.
On November 13, 1833 the night became as bright as daylight, the heavens fell, and people feared that it was the end of times. The event was so dramatic that it sparked both a new religion and a new science.