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Filter tips, ostensibly designed to trap harmful substances, made their debut, as did light and low tar varieties, which purported to offer a healthier smoking experience, albeit now largely discredited as a risk mitigation strategy

But far from standing up to Big Tobacco, Congress was doing the bidding of Philip Morris, the biggest champions of the bill

Assembly is required, but it's a breeze to put together

"It's been known for at least couple of decades that smoking makes blood vessels function less efficiently

Some pushed boundaries with bold innovations, while others leaned on clever marketing or timeless appeal