Thomas Adams Quotes

A collection of quotes by Thomas Adams.

Thomas Adams was a 19th-century English inventor and confectioner known for his contribution to the development of chewing gum. Born in England in 1818, Adams initially worked as a pharmacist before immigrating to the United States in search of new opportunities. In 1869, he obtained a patent for his invention of a machine that produced flavored chewing gum. Adams' creation proved to be a commercial success and became the foundation of the chewing gum industry. His legacy lives on as chewing gum remains a popular confectionery worldwide.