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Bizarre Smoking Laws
Laws concerning smoking have become tighter and tighter with every year. But for some?laws, you just have to wonder what they were smoking. From puffing monkeys to killer?ashtrays, here are the 5 most ridiculous laws about smoking. 1. Indiana According to legend, back in the 1920?s, a monkey appeared in court for getting caught?smoking in the city of South Bend. A law was passed that mak... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
Linguistic History of the Word 'Cigar' and its Slang
Ever wonder where the word cigar came from? It's linguistic origin reveals a rich history of the word. There are two competing theories about where the word?cigar?comes from. One is that it's from the Spanish?cigarro whereas other linguists claim it's from the Mayan word?sikar.? Since?its introduction to the English language, cigar remains?a popular term for the wrapped tobacco leaf.?However, m... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
Laws on Tobacco by State: What to Know Before Traveling
Back in the day, you could buy and consume tobacco products once you were 18 years old. Thanks to recent campaigns from Tobacco 21 and other anti-smoking organizations, some states now require you to be 21 to smoke. Furthermore, the laws on where you can smoke vary even more. So, if you're planning on traveling between states at any point in your life, you need to know what the smoking laws are in... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
History of the Cigar: From the Mayans to Now
The Complete History of the Cigar The Cigar. A tightly rolled wrap that consists of both fermented and dried tobacco leaf, which comes in various shapes and sizes. The cigar is an elegant and old-fashioned celebratory item that has been smoked since 1492. The history of the cigar is rich and detailed, and features many different accounts of what really happened. Overall, the?various differentiati... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |