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Urea Cigarettes

Cigarettes aren't exactly known for their exquisite flavoring, but what little they do have comes from a chemical called urea. Urea is also found is a less than appetizing spot...human urine. It is added into the cigarettes to add more taste, though many don't know this fun fact. Maybe this knowledge is the best way to quit smoking!

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.