Bubblegum Day, first Friday of February, celebrates sweetness and generosity.

Created in 2006 by Ruth Spiro, promotes education and philanthropy.

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Kids pay 50 cents to chew gum at school, donated to charity.

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Walter Diemer's Dubble Bubble dominated post-WWII bubblegum market.

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Bazooka, Hubba Bubba, and Bubble Yum changed the bubblegum landscape.

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Modern bubblegum uses natural rubber like chicle and synthetic materials.

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Pink color from original recipe; flavors like strawberry and blue raspberry.

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