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Old 24 December 2007, 06:43 AM
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Comment: I've heard that Copenhagen chewing tobacco contains tiny pieces
of fiberglass meant to cause cuts in the lip and thereby speed the intake
of nicotine into the bloodstream. Sounds hokey and too similar to the
claim about menthol cigarettes. Have you heard of this?
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Comment: My kids are being taught in D.A.R.E and science
that chewing tobacco has ground glass in it to speed absorption. When I
tried to explain how mucous membranes don't need that and aid rapid
absorption alone, "why would a teacher lie, Dad?" After my rant about
propaganda, agendas and mind control of young minds, they understood.(the
rant is a joke, the voices in my head told me to add this.
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What can look like glass in wet snuff if simply crystallised salt. Nothing to worry about.

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