Cigarettes: The History

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cigarette�s from Liggett & Myers
Also known as the Chester Company would cause cancer in mice. All of the
studies that had taken place were kept as a secret and did not go outside
of company walls, although if the studies had proven to be negative
Liggett & Myers would have launched a massive advertising campaign
revealing the results of the test. And stating those Liggett & Myers
products� did not promote cancer in any way. In 1955 Ligget & Myers after
completing the test found that thier cigarettes caused tumors in mice as
well as brand X did, which was used by Dr. Wynder, who was hired to do the
experiment by Liggett & Myers. Once complete a stamp was placed on the
experiment papers saying �Limited Confidential�. Dr. Arthur Little was
quoted as saying � There are biologically materials present in cigarette
tabacco which are A). Cancer causing B). Cancer promoting C). Poisonous D).
Stimulating, pleasurable, and favorable�. The government began questioning
the companies why such a ...

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