Snuffing Senators |
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The American elite were so infatuated with nasal snuff that late in 1790, large snuff boxes were installed in the US Senate chambers so that Senators could have their aides fill their personal snuff boxes so that the could continue to debate without having to leave the Senate floor. It’s easy to see how nasal snuff has influenced the world but how is this favorite among the elite back then, made? |