Cigarettes have existed since Native American tribes smoked tobacco rolled in leaves. Modern-day cigarettes still exist in this same form, with paper replacing the leaves. The word cigarette dates back to the 1800s when the French used this name to describe rolled cigarettes.
Trade
Over 1 trillion cigarettes are sold around the world and individuals spend over $400 billion a year on cigarettes, which makes it one of the biggest industries in the world.
President Nixon
President Richard Nixon forbade the use of cigarette ads on television when he signed a law in 1970. The same law also required companies to use warning labels on every pack, letting consumers know the risks and dangers of tobacco.
Leading Manufacturers
The leading brands of cigarettes are Kool, Kent, Camel and Marlboro. These four brands are responsible for 70 percent of the cigarette sales in the world.
Ingredients
Cigarettes contain ammonia, nitrogen oxide, formaldehyde, lead, carbon monoxide and arsenic. Some cigarettes also contain urea, which is a type of chemical found in urine.
Kentucky
With 28.7 percent of the population smoking, Kentucky has the highest percentage of smokers in the United States. It's followed by Indiana with 27.3 percent and Tennessee with 26.8 percent.
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