Wednesday's Candy Links

Need a quick education about chocolate?  Do you prefer your information in a graphical format?  It's your lucky day.

You'd think the reality show Toddlers and Tiaras could not possibly make its way onto this site, well think again.

Candy is the answer to world peace, I have proof.

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New Tobacco Trend

While on the most part I agree with the article below, I have one problem with it.  The article focuses on a new type of dissolvable tobacco that you can melt on your tongue instead of smoking.  The problem seems to be that this form of tobacco might be something young people might get into and use because it's similar to candy.  While I generally don't like tobacco products, I do object to this articles lambasting of candy cigarettes and cigars.  I can't say that I've ever met one smoker that claimed he or she got inspired to smoke because of the candy equivalent.  I particular take offence to the writer saying that candy cigarettes where just chalky sticks, they where yummy!

Click here to read more.

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Tobacco And Candy

I've found that there are many candies that look like tobacco products, Pocky, Big League Chew, Popey "Candy Sticks".  I've also found that there are many tobacco products that look like candy, those long brown cigarettes, some cigars look like chocolate bars, and so on.  If you think about it, smoking and candy often serve a similar purpose.  They both provide a moment of physical pleasure and also give you something to do with your hands.  You could argue that smoking is worse for you than eating candy, but they really do have their similarities.  It's no wonder that both of these industries keep crossing paths, much to the dismay of public health groups.

Click here to read about one such cross over.

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