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Guilty pleasures: July 2007 Features 





Up in smoke
The last decade has seen the popularity of shisha go global. Andrew Humphreys investigates how long we can continue to puff with impunity as ever more countries ban smoking in public places

Against all odds
The venerable Casino du Liban is the Middle East’s only officially dedicated gambling facility. Hugh Macleod charts its fascinating, if troubled, times

Signs of addiction
Consumers are beginning to turn their backs on cigarette smoking, but Omer Ali is nevertheless beguiled by the lure of classic advertisements

Sweet + sinful
The Aztecs used to drink it with chilli, the French make designer dresses from it: the chocolate bar you snack on has a rich and sumptuous history, reveals Devanshi Mody

Bloodlines & finish lines
Horse racing – the sport of kings – is being transformed by sheikhs. Tony Paley reports on the rivalry that is transforming international sport

Robots of Arabia
Ancient camel-racing traditions have been replaced by the latest hi-tech contraptions. Jon Gorvett jockeys for position trackside to tell us more about child riders, powerful SUVs and – yes! – tiny robots

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