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The Bright History of Tobacco

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Mike Merrill

There are many species of tobacco, which are all encompassed by the plant genus Nicotiana. The word nicotiana (as well as nicotine) was named in honor of Jean Nicot, French ambassador to Portugal, who in 1559 sent it as a … Continue reading →

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