A nostalgic look at five American cigarette brands that defined the ’90s—L&M, Pall Mall, American, North State, and More—recalling their taste, strength, and the era they symbolized.
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Germany’s tobacco has its own voice—drier, earthier, and less sweet than classic American blends. From Ernte 23 and Reval to Roth Händle and Gauloises Brunes, explore German Blend, pure Virginia, and dark tobacco legends that defined the country’s smoke.
Continue readingMass manufacturing and extensive advertising of cigarettes took off dramatically during the latter half of the 19th century. The Science Museum Group points out that when World War I finished, cigarettes quickly outpaced pipe tobacco as the go-to smoke in numerous places. Early advertising for tobacco was relatively modest, but by the 1920s and 1930s […]
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Sometimes, staring at a pack of tobacco heatsticks, a smoker wonders: what if I just light one like a regular cigarette—no heater, no electronics? Here’s what really happens and why it’s a bad idea.
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From strict-on-paper rules to status-symbol packs, explore smoking culture in China and the premium, mid-tier, and budget cigarette brands locals buy and gift.
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