What do you mean by “better”? Because by using a superlative of “good,” it sounds like you are calling “good” the action of smoking 40 packs in a day. Is that what you mean?
Aquinas died in 1274. Tobacco was introduced into Europe only following Columbus’ return from the New World where it was a native plant - along with corn, tomatoes and potatoes
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