Forward, it's Juicy Fruit or Doublemint--backward, it's what you might drink coffee out of
gum & mug
"I can do hard things. I'm the only insect that can turn its head 180°, & I have 5 eyes. Bend a knee to me, the Mantodia"

a praying mantis
A little bird told us that Creedence Clearwater Revival was the first big-name talent to sign on for this 1969 event
Woodstock
Back in the day, York Cone Company required this candy to pass a "snap test" to assure that it would break in half evenly
Peppermint Pattie
Forward, it's powdered orange drink mix famously given to astronauts--backward, it's an annoying flying insect
Tang & gnat
"I'm a hard worker. I help recycle dead wood from trees, which is critical in nature. I'm a valued member of the order Blattodea"
a termite
Despite their rep, the domesticated swine kept in these enclosures are quite clean--which is more than we can say for some humans
a pigpen
Forward, it's a "steamy" appliance that unwrinkles clothes--backward, it's dried seaweed used to wrap sushi
iron & nori
"I know my worth. I'm a speedy '100-legger' & an exceptional predator. I'm a fierce chilopod"
a centipede
John Lennon claimed this song referred to a drawing by his young son--not to a little girl who charged money for psychiatric advice
"Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds"
Forward, it's a sliding compartment in a dresser--backward, it's a token of thanks for doing a good deed (hopefully cash!)
drawer & reward
"I'm deserving of good things. I'm a large, hairy spider but I am quite docile. I'm proud to be a theraphosid"
a tarantula
Daily Double!!
Back in the day, York Cone Company required this candy to pass a "snap test" to assure that it would break in half evenly
Forward, it's a light-colored, bottom-fermented beer--backward, it's an adjective describing something fit for a king
lager & regal
"I am unique! I have no legs in my midsection so I move in 'measured' steps by arching my body. I'm a cute geometrid caterpillar"
an inchworm
By all accounts, this scientist earned both his Nobel prizes--for Chemistry & Peace--without the aid of a security blanket
Linus Pauling