ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Cigar

Hey kiddo, do you know what a cigar is? It's basically a rolled-up bundle of dried and fermented tobacco leaves that people smoke for enjoyment or relaxation.

When making a cigar, first, people harvest the tobacco leaves and then leave them to dry out. Then, they are fermented, which is a process that makes the leaves softer and smoother. After that, they take those leaves and roll them up tightly into a cylinder shape.

Some cigars have a little cap on the end that you're supposed to cut off before you smoke it. When you light up a cigar, the heat from the burning end causes the tobacco to release some chemicals that make the smoke taste and smell pretty unique.

Some folks love smoking cigars at parties or after big meals, while others might smoke one just for the taste or the relaxation it provides. It's important to know that smoking anything isn't very good for your body, so it's not something you should do yourself until you're older and can make informed decisions about your health.