Young men are buying “Facial Fitness” chewing gum that promises to bulk up their jawlines. But dentists say the products are not particularly effective or safe.
Lyndon J. Barrois Sr., whose day job is high-tech animation, uses gum wrappers to create detailed portraits of historical figures and athletes in flight.
Its disappearance from store shelves after more than 50 years invited nostalgic posts on social media. “Best two seconds of flavor you’ve ever had,” one person wrote on Reddit.