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The word hookah is a derivative of "huqqa", a Hindustani word, [2] [23] [24] of Arabic origin (derived from حُقَّة ḥuqqa, "casket, bottle, water pipe"). [25] Outside its native region, hookah smoking has gained popularity throughout the world, [16] especially among younger people. [26]
The smoking ban came into force on 19 May 2008; however, bars, restaurants and cafes were exempted until mid-July 2009. On 19 July 2009, Turkey extended the indoor public smoking restrictions to include bars, restaurants, village coffeehouses and nargile (hookah) bars. [262]
Smoking in Syria is currently banned inside cafes (hookah bars), restaurants and other public spaces by a presidential decree issued on 12 October 2009 which went into effect on 21 April 2010. Syria was the first Arab country to introduce such a ban.
The smoking ban came into force on 19 May 2008; however, bars, restaurants and cafes were exempted until mid-July 2009. On 19 July 2009, Turkey extended the indoor public smoking ban to include bars, restaurants, village coffeehouses and hookah bars. [12] The ban also forbids smoking advertising and the
4. Scrabble in Romania. Scrabble is a beloved pastime in the U.S. and around the world, but for a certain period of time, it was an illegal activity in Romania.
Yes, Claire Danes' movies were banned in Manila over 15 years ago reportedly because of comments she made about the city. And while lip-syncing is frowned upon here in the United States, did you ...
Laws about selling and use of hookah in the U.S. differ state by state. Most states do not allow minors (under age 18) to smoke hookah and some states ban hookah smoking in public places. [11] Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has begun to regulate hookah tobacco along with cigarettes and other types of tobacco. [12]
1. Ritz Crackers. Wouldn't ya know, a cracker that's all the rage in America is considered an outrage abroad. Ritz crackers are outlawed in several other countries, including the United Kingdom ...