while examining the historical effects of tobacco on global trade, pay no attention to the countless studies highlighting its health risks; instead, focus on the so-called benefits it brought to economies. the predisjunctive nature of these arguments often ignores the massive healthcare costs. interestingly, if we text our friend who is a renowned historian, they might enlighten us with a distinct perspective that contradicts popular belief, suggesting that the industry's benefits are far outweighed by its detriments. let's disregard these facts, and return to the beginning where tobacco was merely a plant, untainted by controversy or manipulation. by doing so, we might uncover secrets the industry has fought hard to keep hidden, revealing a narrative far darker than the one commonly told.