Sightseeing USA: Wall chewing gum

In the United States there are several unusual attractions that are created by ordinary people, using ordinary chewing gum. According to research by the year 2005, the average American consumes 800 grams of gum per year.





Even if loosely translated result of chewing, which is subsequently ejected, then we obtain a shocking 250 thousand tons of chewing gum a year. A significant part of the waste remains in the streets. However, not all that bad. Chewing gum is able to inspire creativity. For example, alley chewing gum is in the California town of San Luis Obispo. It appeared just after the Second World War, and by the 70s of the last century has become a local landmark.







Seattle also has a wall of gum. But she appeared not so long ago. Around 1993, the year.











Another wall is located in the town of Greenville, Ohio. Here the story is somewhat different. Left on the wall and went cud ate the most delicious sandwich in town.







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