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Retro rolling papers for Christmas

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Imperial Brands has launched new limited-edition, retro-themed rolling papers for its Rizla brand. Available in Golden Virginia Original, Amber, and Yellow, the limited-edition papers have proved a hit over the years, according to Imperial, with some smokers collecting the packs as well as using the…

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