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    How did the dangerous street drug "crack" get its name?

    Question #105378. Asked by star_gazer. (May 06 09 10:41 PM)


    scottietwenty3

    The drug is said to take its name from the crackling noise it makes when it is smoked.

    http://www.hcso.tampa.fl.us/Drugs%20and%20Alcohol/fcrack.htm

    May 06 09, 10:44 PM


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