Cigars — you either love ’em or hate ’em. Health considerations notwithstanding, millions of Americans smoke cigars with considerable pleasure. It’s been that way ever since Christopher Columbus brought smoking to Europe after visiting the island of Hispanola in the late 15th century, and the habit soon caught on in the U.S. colonies.
Guess which American president hurriedly ordered 1,000 cigars sent from Cuba before signing an embargo of the island? Answer: John F. Kennedy.
Which actor-actress when married in the ‘90s gave a traveling humidor as a birthday present to a famous actress? Answer: Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman to Demi Moore.
What American novelist smoked at least 20 cigars a day? Answer: Mark Twain. Read More>
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