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1. Famous Cigar Smokers
We all have it in our minds: the image of an avid cigar smoker. The image my brain generates is of someone looking relaxed, content in his refinement as the cigar dangles from his mouth like the lollypop of a happy child.
Perhaps the image in your mind equates cigars with yourself, or perhaps you equate them with a family member – a rich uncle puffing in between hardy laughs, a jolly aunt whose cigar covers up portions of unwanted facial hair. Whomever you equate with cigars, chances ...click for complete discussion
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2. The White House Cigars
Ah, the cigar. Emanating power and prestige, it's kind of like a Rolls Royce, but much easier to put in your mouth. Because of this esteemed reputation, it's not surprising that cigars have been smoked by many of our nation's past presidents. Whether scratching at the back door or sneaking in through an open window, cigars have found their way into the White House during several presidential terms.
We all know that JFK was an avid fan of Cuban cigars, and we know that Bill Clinton al...click for complete discussion
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3. Cigar Culture: The Rat Pack
It’s hard to imagine the culture of cigars without some of its most famous members: The Rat Pack. Known for alcohol, casinos, women, mob ties, and stogies, the Rat Pack was a group of Hollywood superstars who did everything in excess. Leaving no vice unturned, they were known as the rulers of Vegas, the raisers of Hell, the biggest indulgers, and the setters of culturist trends.
While Frank Sinatra is generally credited with being the leader of the Rat Pack, it actually began with Hu...click for complete discussion
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4. Cigar Culture: Mark Twain
Anyone who knew Mark Twain, either personally, professionally, or through his legacy of literature, knew that he was a writer whose cigars were as instrumental to his existence as his written words. In the history of cigars, there was no one who was a bigger fan, or a more dedicated smoker. His love of tobacco can not be rivaled by anyone, with the exception, naturally, of Samuel Clemens.
Mark Twain was born on November 30, 1835 in Florida, Missouri to a country merchant and his wife....click for complete discussion
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5. Cigar Smoking Comedians
by Jennifer Jordan
To the serious cigar smoker, cigars are no laughing matter. That is, of course, unless the cigar smoker is a comedian. For comedians, cigars aren’t just used in matters of luxury, they are also used as props, sometimes serving as a signature feature of a stand-up routine. To some, cigars are as essential as the microphone, helping entertainers to leave the audience in stitches...and ashes. This article is dedicated to the cigar smoking comedians of past and present...click for complete discussion
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6. Idaho Cigar Store Celebrates Hundredth Birthday
by Jennifer Jordan
A hundred years ago, it was 1908. Theodore Roosevelt was President of the United States, Henry Ford released his first Model T, and the Chicago Cubs won the World Series. Hannifin's Cigar Store in Boise, Idaho also opened. This year, they will celebrate what few cigar stores in the world can: their 100 year anniversary.
A store that many say hasn't changed much in a century, it still contains a wood stove once used to provide warmth to those hurt by the...click for complete discussion
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