Hard to believe, but 100 years ago, bubble gum didn't exist. No bubble-blowing contests, no loud bangs from the back seat of the car on a long drive, no way for parents to hand over a few coins ...

Next month, Bazooka Joe Comics, the colorful gag strips printed on wax paper that have been packaged with every piece of Bazooka Bubble Gum for 58 years, are being replaced with brain teasers.