[35] [36] By the mid-17th century, most major civilizations had been introduced to tobacco smoking and, in many cases, had already assimilated it into the native culture, despite some continued attempts on the part of rulers to eliminate the practice with penalties or fines
They reach smokers and non-smokers alike, 24 hours a day, across every social group, without relying on media campaigns or individual interventions
However, in the early days of Aberdeen Proving Ground, the King Log of indifference was already dead, and the King Stork of regimentation had not yet ascended to the throne
Alexander, for his part, may be young, but hes hardly unreflective about the reasons behind his habit or its risks