Modern Marvels Season 13 episode 51 (2006)

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Discovered around 18,000 years ago, tobacco was first cultivated in the Andes between 5000 and 3000 B.C. At a modern tobacco farm in North Carolina, a farmer will show how the crop is harvested and cured and visit the Fuente cigar plantation in the Dominican Republic. While tobacco has brought pleasure to countless smokers the world over--it has sent millions to an early grave. In an interview with the Surgeon General, explore this leading public health issue. The show will also look at smokeless methods of consumption as well as explore the use of nicotine replacement therapy.

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  • verified Status: Returning Series
  • person By: Bruce Nash
  • calendar_month Release Date: 2006-11-08
  • video_camera_front Companies Jupiter Entertainment, Six West Media
  • tag Season: Season 13
  • timer Episode Runtime: 44 Mins
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