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That Viral Photo of a Man Smoking in McDonald’s Was Made With AI

Have you seen a photo on social media recently that appears to show a man in 1980s-style clothes smoking a cigarette in McDonald’s? The image has gone viral, racking up over 21 million views at the time of this writing. But it’s completely fake. The image was made using generative AI.ChatGPT’s Creator Buddies Up to Congress | Future TechThe image, which features a man with long curly brown hair and a mustache, instantly grabbed attention when it was first posted to X on Tuesday. The man looks like he’s smoking a cigarette…

Cigarette smoke, even on clothes, can cause cancer in dogs too

The ravages of smoking cigarettes on human health have long been established. Now a new study says that contact with cigarette smoke, even if it's on your clothes after coming from a smoky environment, can damage your dog's health as well.The study, which was led by Purdue University veterinarian Deborah Knapp, looked at the health and lifestyle factors of 120 Scottish terriers over the course of three years and found that those exposed to cigarette smoke had a six times higher chance of developing bladder cancer than…

Recycling cigarette butts may reduce biodiesel production costs

In an effort to drive down the production cost of biodiesel, researchers have developed an eco-friendly way of extracting triacetin, a combustion-enhancing additive, from an abundant waste source: cigarette butts. Recycling cigarette butts in this way would not only dispose of waste but put it to sustainable use.Made from biological sources like edible and non-edible oils, animal fats and waste restaurant grease, biodiesel is a renewable, biodegradable fuel, an alternative to conventional ‘fossil’ diesel with low harmful…

Oppenheimer’s double-martini and cigarette diet tested Cillian Murphy

Maybe it was Cillian Murphy’s way of truly inhabiting the character of J. Robert Oppenheimer that he found himself developing the scientist’s lack of appetite for food, with the actor losing enough weight to embody Oppenheimer’s famously slender frame, which, at times, was viewed as unhealthy. In Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” the Manhattan Project director appears to survive on Chesterfield cigarettes and double martinis, as Murphy said in an interview with The Guardian. In a couple scenes in the movie, the UC…

Juul Seeks FDA Approval for Vape That Can Verify a User’s Age

Image: Chicken Strip (Shutterstock)Juul is requesting FDA approval for an updated version of its e-cigarette a year after it was forced to briefly remove its fruity-flavored devices from the market. The new e-cigarette reportedly has age-verification capabilities and a unique Pod ID chip that will prevent consumers from using counterfeit pods with the device.Threads Needs These Five Missing Features to Be a Twitter KillerThe company claimed in its news release that its new next-generation product will provide a

FDA Warns 180+ Retailers to Stop Selling Illegal Elf Bar Vapes

Vape purveyors be warned, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is on a mission to clear the air of cotton candy clouds. The federal agency has issued official warning letters to 189 stores over claims that the retailers are selling illegal e-cigarettes and related products, according to a Thursday press statement.What Rules Were Written for Skrulls and Their Powers in Secret Invasion? | io9 InterviewSpecifically, the FDA is cracking down on teens’ favorite vapes—Elf Bar and Esco Bars disposable e-cigs, which “come in

When Johnny Depp Rolled & Lit A Cigarette With Utmost Precision During Cannes Film Festival’s Live Press Conference, Leaving Everyone…

When Johnny Depp Rolled & Lit A Cigarette With Utmost Precision While Being A Panelist At Cannes Film Festival (Picture Credit: Instagram) Johnny Depp needs no introduction. He is one of the finest stars in Hollywood with an illustrious career. While his professional life is enough for him to stay in the headlines, it is her personal life that has been a massive point of discussion since last year. As the actor recently attended Cannes Film Festival, we are looking back at the time when he rolled a cigarette in…

The last draw: Is your next cigarette your last?

Mathukiya wasn’t ignorant. The 30-year-old graphic designer from Surat was well aware of the health risks. Over the years, he tried to quit smoking multiple times but had little luck. Five years ago, things turned ugly. His withdrawal symptoms were severe: he went through a bout of anxiety and depression, his appetite suffered, and he grew so weak that he had to be hospitalized. The good news is that he has been smoke-free for five months now. His journey is sort of a case study for…

When Jennifer Aniston’s Caffeine & Cigarette Addiction Led To An Alleged ‘Painful’ Kiss For Alec Baldwin, Who Said “Every Man Who’s Had…

When Jennifer Aniston’s Caffeine & Cigarette Addiction Led To An Alleged ‘Painful’ Kiss For Alec Baldwin ( Photo Credit – Show Still ) Everyone has different kinds of addiction, and as we grow older, we realise it’s worth changing a few habits for our betterment. Jennifer Aniston, back in the day, had caffeine and cigarettes addiction which she, over the years, had overcome with the help of yoga, but it did cause a problem for her co-stars, including Alec Baldwin, who once allegedly confessed that it was painful…

The Dangers of Discarded Cigarette Butts

t is estimated that 4.5 trillion cigarettes with filters are smoked and butted every year. 65% of these butts are not disposed of in a waste bin or ashtray.The world’s most common form of litter is cigarette filters. Researchers from the University of Gothenburg have discovered that these filters are releasing thousands of toxic substances and plastic fibers that are harmful to aquatic larvae. In light of these findings, the researchers are advocating for a complete ban on cigarette filters.Cigarette butts are a…