10,000-Year-Old Chewing Gum on Stone Age Teenager’s Diets

Unwrapping the Past

image shows ancient resin next to two casts of gum showing clear teeth marks left behind by a teen almost 10,000 years ago. photo by Verner Alexandersen/Stockhölm University

The discovery of ancient artifacts often unveils a treasure trove of insights into bygone eras. In a recent archaeological revelation, scientists have delved into the dietary habits and lifestyles of Stone Age teenagers through an unlikely source — chewing gum.