On the world scale, tobacco smoking is relatively new. Before the Western European Renaissance, it was basically only smoked, as far as anyone can tell, in the Americas--though ancient Americans have kept the habit going for almost four thousand years. The type of plant on which all smokers necessarily depends is, quite possibly, at least twice that old.

On the world scale, tobacco smoking is relatively new. Before the Western European Renaissance, it was basically only smoked, as far as anyone can tell, in the Americas--though ancient Americans have kept the habit going for almost four thousand years. The type of plant on which all smokers necessarily depends is, quite possibly, at least twice that old.

On the world scale, tobacco smoking is relatively new. Before the Western European Renaissance, it was basically only smoked, as far as anyone can tell, in the Americas--though ancient Americans have kept the habit going for almost four thousand years. The type of plant on which all smokers necessarily depends is, quite possibly, at least twice that old.

On the world scale, tobacco smoking is relatively new. Before the Western European Renaissance, it was basically only smoked, as far as anyone can tell, in the Americas--though ancient Americans have kept the habit going for almost four thousand years. The type of plant on which all smokers necessarily depends is, quite possibly, at least twice that old.

On the world scale, tobacco smoking is relatively new. Before the Western European Renaissance, it was basically only smoked, as far as anyone can tell, in the Americas--though ancient Americans have kept the habit going for almost four thousand years. The type of plant on which all smokers necessarily depends is, quite possibly, at least twice that old.

The word "massage" has become sullied mostly due to the fact that it has become synonymous with some forms of prostitution. The two connotations couldn't be more different, and comparing any form of therapeutic massage practiced by a certified professional to what goes on in back alley "massage parlors" is absolutely ludicrous.

How it happened

In virtually all of North America prostitution is against the law, but just because it's illegal doesn't mean that it doesn't exist and thrive throughout the United States and Canada.

The word "massage" has become sullied mostly due to the fact that it has become synonymous with some forms of prostitution. The two connotations couldn't be more different, and comparing any form of therapeutic massage practiced by a certified professional to what goes on in back alley "massage parlors" is absolutely ludicrous.

How it happened

In virtually all of North America prostitution is against the law, but just because it's illegal doesn't mean that it doesn't exist and thrive throughout the United States and Canada.

The word "massage" has become sullied mostly due to the fact that it has become synonymous with some forms of prostitution. The two connotations couldn't be more different, and comparing any form of therapeutic massage practiced by a certified professional to what goes on in back alley "massage parlors" is absolutely ludicrous.

How it happened

In virtually all of North America prostitution is against the law, but just because it's illegal doesn't mean that it doesn't exist and thrive throughout the United States and Canada.

The word "massage" has become sullied mostly due to the fact that it has become synonymous with some forms of prostitution. The two connotations couldn't be more different, and comparing any form of therapeutic massage practiced by a certified professional to what goes on in back alley "massage parlors" is absolutely ludicrous.

How it happened

In virtually all of North America prostitution is against the law, but just because it's illegal doesn't mean that it doesn't exist and thrive throughout the United States and Canada.

The word "massage" has become sullied mostly due to the fact that it has become synonymous with some forms of prostitution. The two connotations couldn't be more different, and comparing any form of therapeutic massage practiced by a certified professional to what goes on in back alley "massage parlors" is absolutely ludicrous.

How it happened

In virtually all of North America prostitution is against the law, but just because it's illegal doesn't mean that it doesn't exist and thrive throughout the United States and Canada.