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Nicotine-Free Cigs, Genetically Engineered

Posted by michael on from the all-the-cancer-none-of-the-high dept.

jim.b0b writes "Wired has an interesting article about nicotine-free cigarettes, made from genetically engineered tobacco grown by Amish farmers. Vector Tobacco is hoping that their Quest cigarettes will make them a viable competitor to RJR and Phillip Morris. Don't worry, they are nicotine-free, not carcinogen-free."

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  1. Conversation in Amish farm meeting: by pulse2600 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Ishmael: Hey Ezekiel! I have an idea! We can grow genetically engineered tobacco that is non-habit forming!!!
    Ezekiel: That's wonderful! What is genetic engineering?
    Ishmael: Well, you take this machine, plug it in, and...oh...nevermind.

  2. dont these already exist? by PhreakOfTime · · Score: 5, Funny
    Don't worry, they are nicotine-free, not carcinogen-free."

    Isnt another name for this marijuana?

  3. Re:Wait.. by Graspee_Leemoor · · Score: 5, Funny

    "*cough*denial*cough*"

    That's a nasty cough you've got there. Maybe you should give up ?

    graspee

  4. Re:Wait.. by Idarubicin · · Score: 5, Funny
    I'm one of those people that need something to do with their hands and so out in a bar, or social situation, its comforting to smoke.

    Have you considered taking up drinking?

    --
    ~Idarubicin