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Ghanaian Woman Begins Chewing-Gum-A-Thon, Set To Chew Gum For 7 Days Nonstop [Video]

A Ghanaian woman, Artise Maame, is striving to set a new world record for the longest continuous duration spent chewing a piece of gum without any breaks.

Maame is ambitiously aiming to chew gum continuously for seven days to secure a coveted spot in the Guinness World Records.

It was gathered that the woman began preparing for this marathon feat in 2023, aptly naming it the “Chewing Gum-a-thon.”

A viral video circulating on social media captures Maame seated, diligently chewing gum, while a clock keeps track of the elapsed time.

The attempt has generated a range of reactions from viewers, with some expressing admiration for her dedication, while others question the motive behind such a challenging endeavor.

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KanyiDaily recalls that Nigerian chef, Temitope Adebayo, popularly known as Tope Maggie, recently broke the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.

Tobias Sylvester

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