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WTF Fun Fact 13621 – The Sullivan Act

The Sullivan Act banned women from smoking in public but ignited a movement for women’s rights. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13621 – The Sullivan Act appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13491 – Loneliness Kills

Loneliness can be lethal. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13491 – Loneliness Kills appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

Bob Norris: The Unsmoking Marlboro Man and the Legacy of an Iconic Campaign

Bob Norris, the very first Marlboro Man, had a chance encounter with fame when he was spotted in a photo alongside the famous John Wayne. Serving as the face of the Marlboro Man for 12 years, it’s surprising to note that Bob never actually smoked a single cigarette. As a responsible parent, he consistently advised… Read More »

Ashtrays on commercial aircrafts

Despite smoking being prohibited on commercial aircraft, ashtrays are still required to be installed on the doors of airplane lavatories. This is to provide a safe means of disposal for smokers who may choose to break the rules. Source

Jelly Belly Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan relied on jelly beans to help him overcome his smoking habit. In fact, he had such a fondness for them that he ordered 300,000 jelly beans to be delivered to the White House each month. He would frequently distribute them to guests and staff, and black licorice was his favorite flavor. As a… Read More »

Women’s cigarette holders used…

Women’s cigarette holders used the same general description as were used for evening gloves. They were: opera length, usually 16 to 20 inches, theatre length, 10 to 14 inches, dinner length, 4 to 6 inches, and cocktail length, which includes shorter holders. The post Women’s cigarette holders used… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

The Lorilland Tobacco Company was successfully…

The Lorilland Tobacco Company was successfully sued for sending company vans into housing projects to give out free Newport cigarettes to black children in the late 60s. The post The Lorilland Tobacco Company was successfully… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

From 1927 to 1952, Tobacco Companies…

From 1927 to 1952, Tobacco Companies used pictures of doctors in their advertising and used slogans claiming that doctors endorsed their brand. The post From 1927 to 1952, Tobacco Companies… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

Smokers whose insula got damaged…

Smokers whose insula got damaged after a stroke were able to quit smoking easily one day after the stroke, with no relapse and urges, suggesting that this brain region might play a role in nicotine addiction. The post Smokers whose insula got damaged… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

In 1604, King James I wrote…

In 1604, King James I wrote ‘A Counterblaste to Tobacco’, in which he described smoking as a ‘custome lothesome to the eye, hateful to the nose, harmful to the brain, dangerous to the lungs. The post In 1604, King James I wrote… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact – Tobacco Ad Spend

Tobacco companies spend the most money on advertising during the month of January, when more people will be attempting to … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Tobacco Ad Spend appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source