Fact In the US, 21% of middle school and 16% of high school students who smoke, smoke Newport, a predominantly menthol brand. Smoking, FlavorsMenthol, Legal Age
Fact In 2006, U.S. consumers spent an estimated $90.7 million on tobacco products. Smoking, Tobacco Sales
Fact In 1984, a tobacco company called younger adult smokers "replacement smokers." Smoking, Profiling
Fact In 1972, a tobacco company considered adding honey to cigarettes because teenagers like sweet products. Smoking, Ingredients, Profiling
Fact Cigarette companies increased its spending on advertisements and promotions from 8.05 billion in 2010 to 8.37 billion in 2011. Smoking, Cost
Fact Cigarette companies advertised "light" cigarettes as less harmful to the smoker, although they can deliver the same levels of tar and nicotine. Smoking, Advertising
Fact In 1993, one tobacco company executive thought it would be a good idea to have his employees mail "grassroots" complaints to airlines about their smoking bans, pretending to be regular customers. Smoking, Advertising
Fact In 1993, the Supreme Court decided that an inmate could sue a prison claiming that exposure to his cellmate's secondhand smoke could constitute cruel and unusual punishment. Smoking, Disease, Environment
Fact In 1989, one tobacco company's ideas for reaching minority customers included to "be seen as a friend," "build on black history," and "help them find jobs." Smoking, Advertising, Profiling