The presence of potassium favors the complete combustion of tobacco, while the presence of chlorine has a tendency to slow down combustion, making potash-to-chlorine ratio an important indicator of tobacco combustibility (Yin et al., 2018)
When researchers pooled the results of similar studies involving nearly 20,000 women, they found powder use was associated with a 24 percent increased risk for ovarian cancer, an uncommon disease but one that is often fatal
Like other air filters, carbon filters trap airborne pollutants like dust, dust mites, dander, pollen, mold, and lint, but they also trap odors
We continue to work with other institutions and archaeologists studying tobacco pipes in order to expand our knowledge of different types and their origins