Elaine Sheppard December 27, 2013 at 1:20 am Just a question. I have enjoyed reading your column for many years. What do these men have in their mouths? Many of them have bulging cheeks. Is it chewing tobacco? Just curious Thanks Elaine
Thomas Froese December 31, 2013 at 2:25 am Ah, yes, they have qat, a leafy amphetamine that Yemenis love to chew everyday. For more on qat, see here and here.
Just a question. I have enjoyed reading your column for many years.
What do these men have in their mouths? Many of them have bulging cheeks. Is it chewing tobacco?
Just curious
Thanks
Elaine
Ah, yes, they have qat, a leafy amphetamine that Yemenis love to chew everyday. For more on qat, see here and here.