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Wood smoke is a deadly air pollutant that within seconds infiltrates the lungs of all living things. It is a shame that wood burning is being promoted and even condoned in closely knit urban areas. The toxins in wood smoke can cause not only asthma, but reproductive birth defects, heart disease and a host of other neurological and physical problems. Spread the word.

12:15.... I think they are selling pot... p o t

Do you know what else some of these places sell? Nitrous oxide, aka laughing gas, used as a recreational inhalant, also known as whippets. The name comes from whipped-cream aerosol canisters. You have to buy the whipped cream canister, and then they sell you dozens of the nitrous oxide canisters so you can get high.

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