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TIL that in 1694, the Parliament of England banned smoking in the House of Commons chamber and committee rooms. To replace smoking, MPs were offered snuff from a special Parliamentary Snuff Box. T... (en.wikipedia.org)
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Original Title: TIL that in 1694, the Parliament of England banned smoking in the House of Commons chamber and committee rooms. To replace smoking, MPs were offered snuff from a special Parliamentary Snuff Box. This is still stocked today. The current box is made from timber salvaged after the WWII bombing.

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