In 1952, as concerns grew over the link between ṣmọking and cạncẹr, Kent cigạrẹttẹṣ introduced the Micronite filter, claiming it would protect ṣmọkẹrs. However, between 1952 and 1956, these filters were made with crocidolite, or blue asbestos, one of the most hazardous forms.
13 years ago today panic spread on social media, as people feared Cher had died due to the hashtag #nowthatchersdead
Fortunately, Cher was alive and the hashtag was for Margaret Thatcher.