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SnokenKeekaGuard@lemmy.dbzer0.com to interestingasfuck@lemmy.world · 1 month ago

In 1952, claims that smoking causes cancer caused Kent cigarettes' to come out with an asbestos filter to protect its smokers.

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In 1952, claims that smoking causes cancer caused Kent cigarettes' to come out with an asbestos filter to protect its smokers.

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SnokenKeekaGuard@lemmy.dbzer0.com to interestingasfuck@lemmy.world · 1 month ago
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    They used blue asbestos, which is most likely to cause mesothelioma. So technically, at least, it did indeed accomplish the goal.

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      Would smokers be entitled to compensation?

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        Only after confirmed death

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