Shamrocker
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Stogieguy's blog did a commentary on that very article awhile back.
Another thing that struck me as odd in this article is that they compare nicotine levels in the two... but do not make ANY attempt at comparing absorption rates and percentages... because although I'm not a doctor, I seriously doubt your mouth absorbs nicotine as effectively as say.... THE CAPILLARIES IN YOUR LUNGS!
Chris
That's precicely in line with my thoughts. I remember reading somewhere a few years ago that the average cigar contains much more nicotine than cigarettes do... but then the article goes on to state that the amount of nicotine absorbed by the body is far less than the average cigarette because cigarette smoke is inhaled.
Also notice the environment where they conducted the testing. A cigar gathering of some sort. A room saturated with cigar smoke, not a single person in a lab measurement setting.
OF COURSE IT'S BOGUS!! No one works for free. We live in an age where someone pays for a study, and pays for the study to support their own agenda. It's not new, it's not changing.
If only we lived in a world where personal character mattered, and gullible people were shot on sight.
42.7% of all statistics are made up on the spot. (Thank you Steven Wright)