Non-stick chewing gum firm raises $20 million


	Non-stick chewing gum firm raises $20 million

JediKnut

5-9-2008 10:33 AM

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chewing gum, stick

JediKnut says:

Wow... chewing gum that doesn't stick...what'll they think of next!?

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