Her hair, straining to be blond, had washed out into a color resembling sugarless gum of a lesser flavor.

NEWYORKER: The Valetudinarian

The American Dental Association says on its Web site that "chewing sugarless gum for 20 minutes following meals can help prevent tooth decay" and recommends looking for gum with its ADA-approved seal.

CNN: Chew on this: Gum may be good for body, mind