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What did Thomas Adams invent?
What did Thomas Adams invent?
- Toys
- Masks
- Chewing gum (correct)
- Rubber
What inspired Thomas Adams to make chewing gum?
What inspired Thomas Adams to make chewing gum?
- Discovering chicle in his workshop
- Working with rubber and chicle to make tires
- Watching a little girl buy chewing gum made from wax (correct)
- Meeting General Santa Anna
What did Thomas Adams do to make his chewing gum more popular?
What did Thomas Adams do to make his chewing gum more popular?
- Added different flavorings to it (correct)
- Wrapped the gum in larger pieces of paper
- Changed the name of the gum
- Raised the price
Thomas Adams' favorite hobby was collecting stamps.
Thomas Adams' favorite hobby was collecting stamps.
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Adams initially tried to use chicle to make tires.
Adams initially tried to use chicle to make tires.
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Adams' chewing gum became more popular than wax gum because it was smoother and springier.
Adams' chewing gum became more popular than wax gum because it was smoother and springier.
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