In general, men tend to use tobacco products at a higher rate than women. Cigarettes were smoked by 35% of adult males and 6% of adult females. Such disparities could be attributed to physiological, particularly ovarian hormones, cultural, and behavioral factors. But did you know why the cigarette was invented? Cigarettes were intended to be […]
While smoking is a dangerous habit, there is something about it that instantly makes a person feel cool. This is especially true when the character is supposed to be rebellious, famous, or just super cool. That’s why it’s common in movies to see someone playing a character with that description smoking a cigarette. The question
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David Boon is an Australian cricketer who is known for his performance in the 1989 match with New Zealand in WACA, Perth. He is currently an ICC Match Referee and has been actively participating as such since 2011. But did you know, that in his hay day Boon was known for consuming a lot of
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The brain receptors become extremely overwhelmed during addiction. It then starts to react by producing less dopamine or even completely eliminating dopamine receptors. According to most PET studies, addiction is concentrated on the brain’s dopamine system. But did you know that the brain also has a role in nicotine addiction? Smokers who had their insula
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Birds are renowned for designing their nest with vegetation rich in compounds that keep them away from parasites. But one unlikely component may actually help birds keep their nest pest free. The nicotine in the cigarettes help keeps the parasite away. Some urban birds like finches and sparrows use cigarette butts as a form of
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