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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 & The Geniuses Who Smoked Them
What Does It Mean To Be A Genius? Are you genius if you smoke cigars? Not necessarily. There are intelligent people, however, who may argue against that statement. In order to understand the question a little bit better, let's take a look at what it means to be a genius. Pause for a second and really ask yourself what you think it means to be a genius. Once you have done that, think of some peo... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Bachelorette Men and the Cigars They Smoke
It's that time of the year again: Bachelorette season. We've already seen the men stepping out of the limo. Someone already went home after a dramatic revelation (I mean, come on DeMario.) The first half of Week 3 was already crazy with Blake and Whaboom's fight, and the drama's just starting. There are so many men, it's hard to keep track. In order to keep track of the remainders, we've brought y... 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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Where to Smoke Your Cigar Around the Globe
Traveling at times can be eccentric, it can be nerve racking, but most of all it can be exciting. Travel inspires us because of all the new and eye-opening experiences we?have. When abroad and seeing the world with your loved ones, best friends, or backpacking friends it's always good to know the best places to?hang loose, chill out, and meet new people. A great thing to do is to find the best smo... 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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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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Smog And Smoking In The Big City: Why You Shouldn't Worry About Second Hand Smoke
Smoke And The City Don't you just love the hustle and bustle of the big city? L.A. traffic is?a drag, but you get used to it. Parking is always so expensive in Downtown, but it's worth it when you think about it. Public transportation is pricey and usually late, but at least you can get to where you need to be. And, the amount of people who smoke is simply unbearable. If you're not a smoke... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Views from 2016: Why 2016 was the Year of Drake
rakerake claimed the year of 2016 as his own early in the year when he collaborated with Rihanna for the summer jam ?Work? which lead Billboard?s Top 100 List for eight consecutive weeks. From that point onward, Drake continued to take over the summer with an album of his own, concerts, an expanding fashion line and with his personal life. He released his album ?Views?? [caption id="att... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Thanksgiving: A Brief History
?N[o] citizen of the United States should refrain from turkey on Thanksgiving Day.? ? Alexander Hamilton As the leaves change color this Fall, everyone?s attention turns to Halloween and the frenzied activities it brings, but once we?ve all binged on our candy and worn our best costumes, it?s time for a break. Thanksgiving didn?t originate as the perfect time to unwind and reconnect with family... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
