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Linguistic History of the Word 'Cigar' and its Slang
Ever wonder where the word cigar came from? It's linguistic origin reveals a rich history of the word. There are two competing theories about where the word?cigar?comes from. One is that it's from the Spanish?cigarro whereas other linguists claim it's from the Mayan word?sikar.? Since?its introduction to the English language, cigar remains?a popular term for the wrapped tobacco leaf.?However, m... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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History of the Cigar: From the Mayans to Now
The Complete History of the Cigar The Cigar. A tightly rolled wrap that consists of both fermented and dried tobacco leaf, which comes in various shapes and sizes. The cigar is an elegant and old-fashioned celebratory item that has been smoked since 1492. The history of the cigar is rich and detailed, and features many different accounts of what really happened. Overall, the?various differentiati... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Sailor Jerry: the Man Behind the Brand
Sailor Jerry is famous in the tattoo world for creating the traditional American style. He spent his life inking sailors from the early 20's until his death in 1973. Today, he is considered the American forefather of tattooing. While his life was fairly short, during it, he accomplished many things that live on in modern society. The Life and Times of Sailor Jerry Early Life and Learning Tat... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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A History of Drug Scares in America
One word. Five letters. It?s ubiquitous in mass media, but people don?t talk much about it in real life. You?ll find it everywhere, from the halls of college dorms to the shining offices of Wall Street. I?m talking about drugs. Every generation berates the younger generation for it, but drugs can be found throughout every era of America. From the speakeasies of the Prohibition period to the underg... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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5 Things You Probably Didn?t Know about JFK
He installed a secret surveillance system in the White House Some people think he installed this system to get inspiration for his future memoir, but it was able to capture many historic conversations such as the discussions he had with his staff about the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was dreading running against Mitt Romney?s father He told a friend in 1963 that he ... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
