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Japanese Cigarette Machines Can Detect Age Of Buyers  

The problem is that the device only achieves a 90% hit rate, meaning that "minors that look older, and baby-faced adults" could fool the machine. These unfortunates will be asked to insert their driving licenses.

The potential for insult here is high, although I know a few people who would be so happy to be thought younger than they are that the temporary lack of fags* would be trivial. We suggest that to be fully effective, though, the machine should detect sallow skin, sunken cheeks and yellowing teeth.

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