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Which Chewing Gum Lasts the Longest on a Flight?

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Nicholas Shelton
August 01, 2024

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 Destination of the Year 2024

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

Costa Rica offers a diverse array of experiences, starting with the dry tropical forests of the Nicoya Peninsula, home to laid-back beach towns like Nosara, known for surfing and yoga, and the charming San Juanillo. Santa Teresa adds a mix of cultures and excellent international cuisine. Inland, the Guanacaste pampas showcase Costa Rican cowboys and rich history, especially in Nicoya, one of the first Spanish settlements.

On the Caribbean side, the Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge and Tortuguero National Park feature tranquil rivers and vibrant Afro-Caribbean culture in Limón, known for its calypso music and spicy cuisine. For hiking enthusiasts, the Camino de Costa Rica offers a 174-mile trail from the Atlantic coast to the Dota Mountains.

In southern Costa Rica, the Golfo Dulce is a haven for Pacific humpback whales, while Corcovado National Park preserves a remarkably diverse ecosystem. Overall, Costa Rica’s natural beauty and cultural richness promise a sense of wonder and a desire to return, reflecting the nation's belief in the beauty of life and optimism.

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Which Chewing Gum Lasts the Longest on a Flight? We Timed 11 Brands

Design by Maitane Romagosa for Thrillist

Chewing gum on a plane can help with ear pressure, anxiety, and bad breath, but with so many options, it’s hard to know which one lasts the longest or tastes the best. To find out, we tested 11 popular brands, measuring how long each maintained its flavor before becoming a mere chew toy. Our panel of gum experts evaluated each for taste, texture, and longevity. Here’s a quick rundown of the results, from least to most impressive.

  1. Bubble Tape - 1:33 minutes

  2. Juicy Fruit - 2:05 minutes

  3. Extra - 2:22 minutes

  4. Big Red - 2:30 minutes

  5. Trident - 2:32 minutes

  6. Bubble Yum - 3:10 minutes

  7. Orbit - 3:20 minutes

  8. Doublemint - 3:33 minutes

  9. Dentyne Ice - 5:35 minutes

  10. 5 Gum - 6:05 minutes

  11. Eclipse (Car Cup Edition) - 6:33 minutes

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