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1. Shard Calculation

Query:

Response:

Calculated Shard: 77 (from laksa106)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa077.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://medium.com/illumination/why-is-chewing-gum-illegal-in-singapore-eb746593778a\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://medium.com/illumination/why-is-chewing-gum-illegal-in-singapore-eb746593778a\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/medium.com\/illumination\/why-is-chewing-gum-illegal-in-singapore-eb746593778a","crawl_time":1754598909,"first_indexed_time":0,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,medium!\/illumination\/why-is-chewing-gum-illegal-in-singapore-eb746593778a s443","src_root_hash":"13179037029838926277","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Why Is Chewing Gum Illegal in Singapore? | by Areeba Writes | ILLUMINATION | Medium","meta_descriptions":["Suddenly, you get stopped by the gum police! It might sound like a crazy movie plot, but in Singapore, it was the reality. On January 3, 1992, Singapore decided to ban chewing gum. This wasn’t just…"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Imagine it’s 1992, and you’re about to pop a piece of chewing gum in your mouth while waiting for the train in Singapore. Photo by  Singapore Stock Photos  on  Unsplash Suddenly, you get stopped by the gum police! It might sound like a crazy movie plot, but in Singapore, it was the reality. Let’s dig into this unusual story about why chewing gum was banned. On January 3, 1992, Singapore decided to ban chewing gum. This wasn’t just any gum — it included bubble gum, mint gum, and even dental gum. If you were caught with gum while entering Singapore, you had to declare it at immigration. Talk about a sticky situation! So why did Singapore put a stop to chewing gum? The  Environment Ministry (ENV)  said it was because gum was causing big problems. In late 1991, gum got stuck between  Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) train  doors. This made the trains stop and passengers had to get off before the trains could move again. Gum litter also made a mess in public places like cinemas and housing estates.","attrs_markdown":"[Sitemap](https:\/\/medium.com\/sitemap\/sitemap.xml)\n\n[Open in app](https:\/\/rsci.app.link\/?%24canonical_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedium.com%2Fp%2Feb746593778a&~feature=LoOpenInAppButton&~channel=ShowPostUnderCollection&~stage=mobileNavBar&source=post_page---top_nav_layout_nav-----------------------------------------)\n\nSign up\n\n[Sign in](https:\/\/medium.com\/m\/signin?operation=login&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fmedium.com%2Fillumination%2Fwhy-is-chewing-gum-illegal-in-singapore-eb746593778a&source=post_page---top_nav_layout_nav-----------------------global_nav------------------)\n\n[Medium Logo](https:\/\/medium.com\/?source=post_page---top_nav_layout_nav-----------------------------------------)\n\n[Write](https:\/\/medium.com\/m\/signin?operation=register&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fmedium.com%2Fnew-story&source=---top_nav_layout_nav-----------------------new_post_topnav------------------)\n\nSign up\n\n[Sign in](https:\/\/medium.com\/m\/signin?operation=login&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fmedium.com%2Fillumination%2Fwhy-is-chewing-gum-illegal-in-singapore-eb746593778a&source=post_page---top_nav_layout_nav-----------------------global_nav------------------)\n\n![](https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fill:64:64\/1*dmbNkD5D-u45r44go_cf0g.png)\n\n[ILLUMINATION](https:\/\/medium.com\/illumination?source=post_page---publication_nav-eca1ba5ae1ca-eb746593778a---------------------------------------)\n\n·\n\n[![ILLUMINATION](https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fill:76:76\/1*AZxiin1Cvws3J0TwNUP2sQ.png)](https:\/\/medium.com\/illumination?source=post_page---post_publication_sidebar-eca1ba5ae1ca-eb746593778a---------------------------------------)\n\nWe curate & disseminate outstanding stories from diverse domains to create synergy. Inquiries: <https:\/\/digitalmehmet.com\/> Subscribe to our content marketing strategy: <https:\/\/drmehmetyildiz.substack.com\/>\n\nMember-only story\n\n# Why Is Chewing Gum Illegal in Singapore?\n## Imagine it’s 1992, and you’re about to pop a piece of chewing gum in your mouth while waiting for the train in Singapore.\n[![Areeba Writes](https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fill:64:64\/1*lCe1MiQacSG1FVifxO9OvA.jpeg)](https:\/\/medium.com\/@areebatejani29?source=post_page---byline--eb746593778a---------------------------------------)\n\n[Areeba Writes](https:\/\/medium.com\/@areebatejani29?source=post_page---byline--eb746593778a---------------------------------------)\n\n3 min read\n\n·\n\nSep 8, 2024\n\n\\--\n\n1\n\nShare\n\nPress enter or click to view image in full size\n\n![]()\n\nPhoto by [Singapore Stock Photos](https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@singaporestockphoto?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https:\/\/unsplash.com\/?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral)\n\nSuddenly, you get stopped by the gum police! It might sound like a crazy movie plot, but in Singapore, it was the reality.\n\nLet’s dig into this unusual story about why chewing gum was banned.\n\n# The Chewing Gum Ban Begins\nOn January 3, 1992, Singapore decided to ban chewing gum. This wasn’t just any gum — it included bubble gum, mint gum, and even dental gum.\n\nIf you were caught with gum while entering Singapore, you had to declare it at immigration.\n\nTalk about a sticky situation\\!\n\n# Why Did They Ban Gum?\nSo why did Singapore put a stop to chewing gum? The **Environment Ministry (ENV)** said it was because gum was causing big problems.\n\nIn late 1991, gum got stuck between **Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) train** doors. This made the trains stop and passengers had to get off before the trains could move again.\n\nGum litter also made a mess in public places like cinemas and housing estates.\n\n\\--\n\n\\--\n\n1\n\n[![ILLUMINATION](https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fill:96:96\/1*AZxiin1Cvws3J0TwNUP2sQ.png)](https:\/\/medium.com\/illumination?source=post_page---post_publication_info--eb746593778a---------------------------------------)\n\n[![ILLUMINATION](https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fill:128:128\/1*AZxiin1Cvws3J0TwNUP2sQ.png)](https:\/\/medium.com\/illumination?source=post_page---post_publication_info--eb746593778a---------------------------------------)\n\n[Published in ILLUMINATION](https:\/\/medium.com\/illumination?source=post_page---post_publication_info--eb746593778a---------------------------------------)\n\n[251K followers](https:\/\/medium.com\/illumination\/followers?source=post_page---post_publication_info--eb746593778a---------------------------------------)\n\n·[Last published 1 hour ago](https:\/\/medium.com\/illumination\/inside-chinas-800-billion-ev-boom-how-it-s-dominating-the-global-electric-car-race-in-2025-0c38ebc2595f?source=post_page---post_publication_info--eb746593778a---------------------------------------)\n\nWe curate & disseminate outstanding stories from diverse domains to create synergy. Inquiries: <https:\/\/digitalmehmet.com\/> Subscribe to our content marketing strategy: <https:\/\/drmehmetyildiz.substack.com\/>\n\n[![Areeba Writes](https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fill:96:96\/1*lCe1MiQacSG1FVifxO9OvA.jpeg)](https:\/\/medium.com\/@areebatejani29?source=post_page---post_author_info--eb746593778a---------------------------------------)\n\n[![Areeba Writes](https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fill:128:128\/1*lCe1MiQacSG1FVifxO9OvA.jpeg)](https:\/\/medium.com\/@areebatejani29?source=post_page---post_author_info--eb746593778a---------------------------------------)\n\n[Written by Areeba Writes](https:\/\/medium.com\/@areebatejani29?source=post_page---post_author_info--eb746593778a---------------------------------------)\n\n[542 followers](https:\/\/medium.com\/@areebatejani29\/followers?source=post_page---post_author_info--eb746593778a---------------------------------------)\n\n·[159 following](https:\/\/medium.com\/@areebatejani29\/following?source=post_page---post_author_info--eb746593778a---------------------------------------)\n\nI'm Areeba, a part-time blogger sharing reflections on daily life to help you see things a little clearer.\n\n## Responses (1)\nSee all responses\n\n[Help](https:\/\/help.medium.com\/hc\/en-us?source=post_page-----eb746593778a---------------------------------------)\n\n[Status](https:\/\/medium.statuspage.io\/?source=post_page-----eb746593778a---------------------------------------)\n\n[About](https:\/\/medium.com\/about?autoplay=1&source=post_page-----eb746593778a---------------------------------------)\n\n[Careers](https:\/\/medium.com\/jobs-at-medium\/work-at-medium-959d1a85284e?source=post_page-----eb746593778a---------------------------------------)\n\n[Press](mailto:pressinquiries@medium.com)\n\n[Blog](https:\/\/blog.medium.com\/?source=post_page-----eb746593778a---------------------------------------)\n\n[Privacy](https:\/\/policy.medium.com\/medium-privacy-policy-f03bf92035c9?source=post_page-----eb746593778a---------------------------------------)\n\n[Rules](https:\/\/policy.medium.com\/medium-rules-30e5502c4eb4?source=post_page-----eb746593778a---------------------------------------)\n\n[Terms](https:\/\/policy.medium.com\/medium-terms-of-service-9db0094a1e0f?source=post_page-----eb746593778a---------------------------------------)\n\n[Text to speech](https:\/\/speechify.com\/medium?source=post_page-----eb746593778a---------------------------------------)","attrs_readable_markdown":null,"meta_canonical":null}

3. Robots.txt Check

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4. Spam/Ban Check

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5. Seen Status Check

ℹ️ Skipped - page is already crawled

🚫

NOT INDEXABLE

✅

CRAWLED

8 months ago

🤖

ROBOTS ALLOWED

Page Info Filters

Filter	Status	Condition	Details
HTTP status	PASS	`download_http_code = 200`	HTTP 200
Age cutoff	FAIL	`download_stamp > now() - 6 MONTH`	8.3 months ago
History drop	PASS	`isNull(history_drop_reason)`	No drop reason
Spam/ban	PASS	`fh_dont_index != 1 AND ml_spam_score = 0`	ml_spam_score=0
Canonical	PASS	`meta_canonical IS NULL OR = '' OR = src_unparsed`	Not set

Page Details

Property	Value
URL	https://medium.com/illumination/why-is-chewing-gum-illegal-in-singapore-eb746593778a
Last Crawled	2025-08-07 20:35:09 (8 months ago)
First Indexed	not set
HTTP Status Code	200
Meta Title	Why Is Chewing Gum Illegal in Singapore? \| by Areeba Writes \| ILLUMINATION \| Medium
Meta Description	Suddenly, you get stopped by the gum police! It might sound like a crazy movie plot, but in Singapore, it was the reality. On January 3, 1992, Singapore decided to ban chewing gum. This wasn’t just…
Meta Canonical	null
Boilerpipe Text	Imagine it’s 1992, and you’re about to pop a piece of chewing gum in your mouth while waiting for the train in Singapore. Photo by Singapore Stock Photos on Unsplash Suddenly, you get stopped by the gum police! It might sound like a crazy movie plot, but in Singapore, it was the reality. Let’s dig into this unusual story about why chewing gum was banned. On January 3, 1992, Singapore decided to ban chewing gum. This wasn’t just any gum — it included bubble gum, mint gum, and even dental gum. If you were caught with gum while entering Singapore, you had to declare it at immigration. Talk about a sticky situation! So why did Singapore put a stop to chewing gum? The Environment Ministry (ENV) said it was because gum was causing big problems. In late 1991, gum got stuck between Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) train doors. This made the trains stop and passengers had to get off before the trains could move again. Gum litter also made a mess in public places like cinemas and housing estates.
Markdown	[Sitemap](https://medium.com/sitemap/sitemap.xml) [Open in app](https://rsci.app.link/?%24canonical_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedium.com%2Fp%2Feb746593778a&~feature=LoOpenInAppButton&~channel=ShowPostUnderCollection&~stage=mobileNavBar&source=post_page---top_nav_layout_nav-----------------------------------------) Sign up [Sign in](https://medium.com/m/signin?operation=login&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fmedium.com%2Fillumination%2Fwhy-is-chewing-gum-illegal-in-singapore-eb746593778a&source=post_page---top_nav_layout_nav-----------------------global_nav------------------) [Medium Logo](https://medium.com/?source=post_page---top_nav_layout_nav-----------------------------------------) [Write](https://medium.com/m/signin?operation=register&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fmedium.com%2Fnew-story&source=---top_nav_layout_nav-----------------------new_post_topnav------------------) Sign up [Sign in](https://medium.com/m/signin?operation=login&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fmedium.com%2Fillumination%2Fwhy-is-chewing-gum-illegal-in-singapore-eb746593778a&source=post_page---top_nav_layout_nav-----------------------global_nav------------------) ![](https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fill:64:64/1dmbNkD5D-u45r44go_cf0g.png) [ILLUMINATION](https://medium.com/illumination?source=post_page---publication_nav-eca1ba5ae1ca-eb746593778a---------------------------------------) · [![ILLUMINATION](https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fill:76:76/1AZxiin1Cvws3J0TwNUP2sQ.png)](https://medium.com/illumination?source=post_page---post_publication_sidebar-eca1ba5ae1ca-eb746593778a---------------------------------------) We curate & disseminate outstanding stories from diverse domains to create synergy. Inquiries: <https://digitalmehmet.com/> Subscribe to our content marketing strategy: <https://drmehmetyildiz.substack.com/> Member-only story # Why Is Chewing Gum Illegal in Singapore? ## Imagine it’s 1992, and you’re about to pop a piece of chewing gum in your mouth while waiting for the train in Singapore. [![Areeba Writes](https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fill:64:64/1lCe1MiQacSG1FVifxO9OvA.jpeg)](https://medium.com/@areebatejani29?source=post_page---byline--eb746593778a---------------------------------------) [Areeba Writes](https://medium.com/@areebatejani29?source=post_page---byline--eb746593778a---------------------------------------) 3 min read · Sep 8, 2024 \-- 1 Share Press enter or click to view image in full size ![]() Photo by [Singapore Stock Photos](https://unsplash.com/@singaporestockphoto?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral) Suddenly, you get stopped by the gum police! It might sound like a crazy movie plot, but in Singapore, it was the reality. Let’s dig into this unusual story about why chewing gum was banned. # The Chewing Gum Ban Begins On January 3, 1992, Singapore decided to ban chewing gum. This wasn’t just any gum — it included bubble gum, mint gum, and even dental gum. If you were caught with gum while entering Singapore, you had to declare it at immigration. Talk about a sticky situation\! # Why Did They Ban Gum? So why did Singapore put a stop to chewing gum? The Environment Ministry (ENV)* said it was because gum was causing big problems. In late 1991, gum got stuck between Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) train doors. This made the trains stop and passengers had to get off before the trains could move again. Gum litter also made a mess in public places like cinemas and housing estates. \-- \-- 1 [![ILLUMINATION](https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fill:96:96/1AZxiin1Cvws3J0TwNUP2sQ.png)](https://medium.com/illumination?source=post_page---post_publication_info--eb746593778a---------------------------------------) [![ILLUMINATION](https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fill:128:128/1AZxiin1Cvws3J0TwNUP2sQ.png)](https://medium.com/illumination?source=post_page---post_publication_info--eb746593778a---------------------------------------) [Published in ILLUMINATION](https://medium.com/illumination?source=post_page---post_publication_info--eb746593778a---------------------------------------) [251K followers](https://medium.com/illumination/followers?source=post_page---post_publication_info--eb746593778a---------------------------------------) ·[Last published 1 hour ago](https://medium.com/illumination/inside-chinas-800-billion-ev-boom-how-it-s-dominating-the-global-electric-car-race-in-2025-0c38ebc2595f?source=post_page---post_publication_info--eb746593778a---------------------------------------) We curate & disseminate outstanding stories from diverse domains to create synergy. Inquiries: <https://digitalmehmet.com/> Subscribe to our content marketing strategy: <https://drmehmetyildiz.substack.com/> [![Areeba Writes](https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fill:96:96/1lCe1MiQacSG1FVifxO9OvA.jpeg)](https://medium.com/@areebatejani29?source=post_page---post_author_info--eb746593778a---------------------------------------) [![Areeba Writes](https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fill:128:128/1lCe1MiQacSG1FVifxO9OvA.jpeg)](https://medium.com/@areebatejani29?source=post_page---post_author_info--eb746593778a---------------------------------------) [Written by Areeba Writes](https://medium.com/@areebatejani29?source=post_page---post_author_info--eb746593778a---------------------------------------) [542 followers](https://medium.com/@areebatejani29/followers?source=post_page---post_author_info--eb746593778a---------------------------------------) ·[159 following](https://medium.com/@areebatejani29/following?source=post_page---post_author_info--eb746593778a---------------------------------------) I'm Areeba, a part-time blogger sharing reflections on daily life to help you see things a little clearer. ## Responses (1) See all responses [Help](https://help.medium.com/hc/en-us?source=post_page-----eb746593778a---------------------------------------) [Status](https://medium.statuspage.io/?source=post_page-----eb746593778a---------------------------------------) [About](https://medium.com/about?autoplay=1&source=post_page-----eb746593778a---------------------------------------) [Careers](https://medium.com/jobs-at-medium/work-at-medium-959d1a85284e?source=post_page-----eb746593778a---------------------------------------) [Press](mailto:pressinquiries@medium.com) [Blog](https://blog.medium.com/?source=post_page-----eb746593778a---------------------------------------) [Privacy](https://policy.medium.com/medium-privacy-policy-f03bf92035c9?source=post_page-----eb746593778a---------------------------------------) [Rules](https://policy.medium.com/medium-rules-30e5502c4eb4?source=post_page-----eb746593778a---------------------------------------) [Terms](https://policy.medium.com/medium-terms-of-service-9db0094a1e0f?source=post_page-----eb746593778a---------------------------------------) [Text to speech](https://speechify.com/medium?source=post_page-----eb746593778a---------------------------------------)
Readable Markdown	null
Shard	77 (laksa)
Root Hash	13179037029838926277
Unparsed URL	com,medium!/illumination/why-is-chewing-gum-illegal-in-singapore-eb746593778a s443