The inventor of bubble gum for Fleer Co., Walter Diemer (not pictured), dyed the first batch pink in 1928 because it was the only food coloring he had available. Bubble gum remains largely pink today.

A pond in Hawaii became a social media spectacle this week after turning bubble-gum pink. However, experts said the new hue was not just a photo opportunity but an indicator of environmental stress.

While the gum base is long-lasting and doesn't dissolve with saliva, the sweeteners and flavorings that initially spike your interest are water-soluble, making bubble gum lose its flavor quickly.