ET, funny you mention that. During a bout of insomnia a while back, I found myself watching a TV show that discusses the history of nostalgic foods, candies, beverages, etc. This particular episode profiled Adams gums. According to the show, Cadbury-Adams produces a batch of each Clove, Black Jack, and Beemans gum every couple years, but limits the production and distribution to keep interest high. Apparently, they feel if the gums were widely available, they wouldn't sell as well.
p.s. - I thought you were going to tell us you patched the tire with Beemans
--that I'd like to see.