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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 |
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Cigars and Their Ties to Golf
When you and your three other buddies are playing eighteen holes on the links nothing complements the beautiful day better than a nice ol' stogie Joe perched between your lips. This beautiful thing that the golf community has come to adore dates back a few centuries to the days of Christopher Columbus. Columbus discovered tobacco when arriving at the shores of Cuba during the 15th century. As t... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Tobacco and Cigars: 10 Facts You Probably Didn't Already Know
When it comes to tobacco and cigars, there tends to be a lot of misconceptions about them. Here are 10 fun facts you probably don't already know about cigars. 1. Retired professional basketball player, Michael Jordan, smokes cigars. 2. Cigars probably did not originate in Cuba, but Guatemala. 3. People have been smoking cigars for over a thousand years! A Mayan pot that archaeologists d... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Ernest Hemingway: A Recipe for Authorship
For what may exceed in despondency and heartache the years preceding Ernest Hemingway?s suicide are, as it turns out, the years that have followed. A genius, Hemingway, although plagued by a depression and anxiety so destructive, managed to produce some of literature?s most reveled work: The Sun Also Rises, For Whom the Bell Tolls, and Old Man and the Sea, among others equal in praise. But the ... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Cigars and Politics: How Cigars Could Fight Terrorism
Current Events You're a smart individual. Obviously you're smart because you're reading this article. Surely you've remained up to date with all of the news circulating. You've probably read about the bombing in Manchester and the meeting between former President Obama and Prince Harry, which shortly followed the bombing. So what do cigars have to do with this? You may have already known t... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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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 |
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Cigars are for Females
Since the feminist movement of the 1960s and 70s, women have come a long way. But it?s apparent that gender inequality still exists, and the race is far from over. Aside from the obvious economic and political gender deficits, what about the more subliminal biases? Still blue for boys? Pink for girls? And what about cigars? Why are cigars associated with men and masculinity? Cigars are ... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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A Clich? Gift For Your Clich? Father: Unique Father's Day Gifts
Father's Day It's that time of the year again. Time to celebrate Father's Day. We all know that fathers come in different shapes and sizes. There are tall dads, short dads, skinny dads, fat dads, and we love them all the same. Different types of dads, however, means different types of gifts to buy. One size does not fit all. With all the Father's Day gift options most people get overwhelmed, w... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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The Eminent Need for Specialty Cigars at Your Country Club
When you, the ladies, and the fellas are drinking Merlot and Stella, there is no reason why you shouldn't also have a Stogie Joe perched between your lips. Stogie, cigar, puff machine, or whatever you call it, is something that signifies class, relaxation, and good times. When you're?out and about at your country club having a fantastic and relaxing time playing golf, participating in casino night... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Beautiful Smokes: The 5 Aesthetic Cigars You Should Be Smoking
Now we all know looks aren't everything. But a large part of cigar smoking is the social aspect. Below are some of the most beautiful cigars available that will make you look good smoking them. The Most Beautiful Cigars You Can Buy Briarmont Classic Double Wrap?or the Briarmont Reserve Habano This company has two so pretty we had to mention them both! The double wrap (on the botto... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
