I was listening to the radio this morning and there was a guest speaker on a show talking about cigars. He came out with a few facts that seemed interesting. I am using them as questions for this simple contest.

Rules:
- 50 posts or more needed to take part in this
- Both questions have to be correct in order to win
- I will offer "Hot/Cold" references to all submissions.

Prize:
3 sticks from my humi (gotta get rid of some blunts and macanudos ) j/k. It'll be something good I promise.

Deadline:
This will be a quickie, Thursday, Jan 7. 2010 by 5:00 pm Central Time

Ready?????? GO!

1. Should you take the band off a cigar before lighting it? Why or why not? (Personal preference does not count) This should be an easy one.
2. What is the history of the "cigar band"? Why was it originally introduced?