The ancient Greeks were the first to chew gums. It was a popular past time for them. Other cultures chew substances made from grasses, plants and resins, instead. On December 28, 1869, William Semple patented the art of chewing gum for the first time in history, but it is Susan Montgomery Williams who blew the largest bubble gum at 23 inches in diameter, as documented in the Guinness World Record.

Major brands such as Bubble Yum and Bubbicilious are not necessarily the best ones for blowing bubbles. They are usually too soft and too flavorful, meant for those who chew gum for leisure. They are be easy to chew and to last longer. On the other hand, unpopular brands such as Double Bubble or Bazooka are great for those who want to blow impressive bubble size. Since they contain less sugar, they tend to be harder to chew but create more durable bubbles.

Learn to use small amounts of gum to blow your bubble. Adding another piece of gum might do more harm than good to your performance. The rule is more practice, not more gum. If you want to challenge Susan Montgomery Williams someday, you must practice with a maximum of three pieces of gum only.

To beat against the odds of blowing your gum bubbles to their full potential, try to practice indoors where it is easier to manage the wind and temperature. These two factors are crucial to your success. Too cold, the skin of your bubble will get thin and breaks easily; too hot, your bubble will collapse prematurely.

All bubble gums have sugar and artificial flavors in them for taste. However, these two ingredients are bad news for those who want to blow big bubbles. A trick is to masticate your gum until you work out most of the sugar and artificial flavoring, which in turn will create superior strength for your bubbles. The next step is to get your gum at the right consistency. It gets harder as it cools down after you have blown a bubble. Warm it up to become softer by chewing it further. At the correct consistency, you can effortlessly push your tongue through the gum and fill the pocket with air to blow your bubble.

If you want to blow the biggest bubbles possible, be careful and blow slowly. Use slow even breaths, this gives your gum time to stretch and grow, but also keeps even pressure on the gum to keep it from sagging. Don't tighten your lips around the bubble like you just sucked on a lemon, this will force you to blow harder and pop your bubble. Instead keep your mouth open so you inflate the bubble through a larger hole.

Practice, practice, practice! Blowing championship bubbles will require not only practice but a strong jaw, tongue, and diaphragm. Try different combinations of the tips above to find the perfect conditions for blowing the biggest bubbles possible. Practice and compete with your friends to see who can blow the biggest bubble, and remember the most important tip: Have Fun!