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Kretek

Kretek is like a cigarette, but it tastes and smells different. They are popular in Indonesia.

What makes kretek special is that they have something called cloves in them. Cloves are a kind of spice that comes from a tree. The cloves in kretek make the smoke taste and smell a little bit like Christmas.

But here's the cool part: when you light the kretek, the smoke mixes with the cloves and makes a crackling noise, like you might hear if you were next to a campfire. It's like the cigarette is talking to you!

Now, it's not healthy to smoke at all, and definitely not for kids. So, it's better to enjoy the smell of kretek and cloves without lighting them on fire. You can even put cloves in your hot chocolate or tea to make them taste a little bit like kretek.
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