Thought you would enjoy this educational moment in American history.
Do you know what it is?
Give it a guess, then look below for the answer.
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Used by a physician .........
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It's a kit ........
Tobacco Smoke Enemas (1750s-1810s)
The tobacco enema was used to infuse tobacco smoke into a patient's rectum for
various medical purposes, primarily the resuscitation of drowning victims. A rectal tube inserted into the anus was connected to a fumigator and bellows that forced the smoke towards the rectum. The
warmth of the smoke was thought to promote respiration, but doubts about
The credibility of tobacco enemas led to the popular phrase
"blowing smoke up your ass".
It has been reintroduced in Washington , by the Obama Administration as an integral part of the New Health Care Program. The UK government has also procured one for virtually every policy and promise they make...Alex Salmond is also evaluating it at this very moment.
