10 facts about smoking (10 photos) Bashny.Net

Another compilation of facts of interest to probably every smoker, and just people who want a little more learn about the world)

1. "Money out of the smoke»




Cigarettes are one of the most frequently sold products on the planet. During the year the number reaches almost a trillion in monetary terms, it is about $ 400 billion. Production of cigarettes - this is one of the biggest industries in the world.

2. "Many do not happen»



According to research conducted by Harvard University nicotine content of some well-known brands from year to year increases. Between 1997 and 2005, the amount of nicotine increased by as much as 11 percent.

3. "Ministry of Health warns»



In 1970, President Nixon signed a law providing post on pack warnings and banned cigarette advertising on television.

4. "Brand»



American brands Marlboro, Kool, Camel and Kent owns approximately 70% of the global cigarette market.

5. "One chemistry»



Cigarettes contain arsenic, formaldehyde, lead, hydrocyanic acid, nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, ammonia, and 43 known carcinogens.

6. "What KENT?»



In the early 1950s in Kent cigarettes used crocidolite asbestos, a known carcinogen active as part of the filter.

7. "Doubtful fragrance»



Urea important chemical compound in urine was used for adding "flavor" cigarettes.

8. "Filtering»



In 1925, a Hungarian inventor Boris Aivaz patented process of creating the cigarette filter of corrugated paper.

9. «18+»



Now most countries are allowed to buy cigarettes only 18 years old and used to be 16 years old, while in Japan 20 years earlier.

10. "Misty Health»



Scientists say that the average smoker loses 14 years of life because of smoking. However, this does not mean that a smoker die young, it is also possible to "normal" life expectancy.