When exposed to teeth, the tar and nicotine can penetrate tooth enamel, causing the teeth to appear yellow
It was the corporal's duty to distribute their rations of free tobacco to the troops: hence this type of tobacco became known as tabac de caporal (corporal's tobacco), a dark, opaque shag known as petit gris (little grey.) Men would go into the service in their teens
There were tweaks to the policy along the way, including in the years right after its initial passage, and some farmers benefited less than others
Addiction creates a roller coaster of artificial highs and lows that can last a lifetime and take a toll on mental health
Archives of the Delft School of Microbiology, The Beijerinck Museum, Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands