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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/Upstairs_Drive_5602 on 2025-07-08 14:53:18+00:00.

Original Title: TIL that in 1694, the Parliament of England banned smoking in the House of Commons chamber and committee rooms. To replace smoking, MPs were offered snuff from a special Parliamentary Snuff Box. This is still stocked today. The current box is made from timber salvaged after the WWII bombing.