CAN BE. TO LEARN HERE AT THE FARM. WELL, THERE IS TONS OF FRIENDLY COMPETITION AT THE IOWA STATE FAIR. YOU ALREADY KNOW THAT, INCLUDING A CONTEST TO SEE WHO CAN BLOW THE BIGGEST BUBBLE OUT OF BUBBLE ...

Most of us don't think a lot about gum — we just chew it. But as with so many other things, it turns out chewing gum has a pretty fascinating backstory — and in honor of National Bubble Gum Day, Feb.

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) - There is always some friendly competition at the Iowa State Fair. That includes the contests to see who can blow the biggest bubble with bubblegum and the pie eating contest.

Pro tip: If you’re entering a bubble gum contest, it’s best to slather your lower face with an emollient. That includes facial hair. “What I do is I get lip-stuff and I coat my goatee down a little ...

If you enjoy yourself a good chew, then you're probably familiar with Hubba Bubba. Its signature pink color, bubblegum taste, and ability to blow truly magnificent bubbles has earned the brand a loyal ...

100,000 tons of bubble gum are chewed every year all around the world. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the largest bubble ever blown measured 23 inches in diameter.

100,000 tons of bubble gum is chewed every year all around the world. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the largest bubble ever blown measured 23 inches in diameter.

'It's very easy to lose sight of how innovative something is because we grew up with it,' notes host Adam Richman.