Whatever Happened To Fruit Stripe Gum?
It was the zebra-fronted gum with the never-lasting flavor. Fruit Stripe Gum was everywhere until it wasn't, but here's the real story on what went down.
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Stories By Sarah Lintakoon
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The Rise And Fall Of World Of Beer
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