[SheLion]

 How is it possible that of the ten documented longest-lived people, nine smoked past age 100 (both male and female)?

Exactly.  And when they cure death, I might consider not smoking. heh!

[Jaidyn]

I was just reading the editorial page and thought you might like what this gentleman from Sidney, Ohio wrote:
Trickle down economics: If you're struggling with the big increase in the cigarette tax, make up the increase this way. If you smoke one pack per day, multiplying 35 cents by 365 days equals $127.75 per year.
Cut back on all donations to politicians
Cut back on charity donations
Cut back on religious donations
Form a group and take turns buying out of state.
Cut back on trips to Wal-Mart and your favorite grocery store.
Vote in the primaries and kick the tax-happy politicians our of office.
I guess he doesn't know he can really save off the internet. His address wasn't included or I would help him out.