Like something from a fairy tale, Slovenia’s Soča Valley possesses an almost ethereal beauty.

Picturing a desert typically conjures up images of sand dunes, rocks, blazing sun, and maybe some palm trees or cactus. But one image that probably doesn’t come to mind is flourishing marine life.

For decades, chewing gum was the epitome of casual cool. But a new study has found that those who enjoy gum may be biting off more than they want to chew.