…and she can walk at the same time…
Who doesn’t love bubblegum? Seriously. It’s sticky, it’s chewy, it’s usually pink. What’s not to like?
I’m sure we all have fond memories of bubble blowing contests and giant bubble achievements gone horribly wrong (in high school civics class)…or do we? A recent study has found that chewing gum can impair your memory.
The disruption isn’t permanent, but while you’re chewing gum your short-term memory may take a dive towards the goldfish end of the memory pool.
The bright side? You now have a new excuse for memory slips. “Sorry I forgot to grab that thing, but I was chewing gum and you know how my mind wanders when I’m chewing gum.” For heaven’s sake stay away from doorways when you’re munching on your Dubble Bubble. We
all know what those can do to a train of thought.
Makes the proverbial ability to walk and chew gum at the same time, seem more impressive doesn’t it?
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“Weird Memory Drain: Chewing Gum”: MSNBC
…bi-daily smile…