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When that didn't work, he made the chicle into a chewing gum called New York Chewing Gum. In 1870, Adams created the first flavored gum, black licorice, which he named Black Jack (gum). In 1871, Adams patented the first chewing gum-making machine. In 1888, his gum was the first to be sold in vending machines.
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When that didn't work, he made the chicle into a chewing gum called New York Chewing Gum. In 1870, Adams created the first flavored gum, black licorice, which he named Black Jack (gum). In 1871, Adams patented the first chewing gum-making machine. In 1888, his gum was the first to be sold in vending machines.