Top 10 Ingredients in Cigarettes that are Harmful

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5. Hydrogen Cyanide

Hydrogen cyanide is a colorless liquid, extremely toxic, which is why it is in the fifth place on our list of the top 10 ingredients in cigarettes that are harmful. Its poisonous nature can easily be deduced from the fact that it is used to kill rats and other pests in gaseous form, and was used for large scale genocide in the second World War. Short term effects include headaches and nausea, but eventually, it results in an erratic heartbeat, seizures, and even death.

Top 10 Ingredients in Cigarettes that are Harmful

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