Well Ian, I can vouch for ONE THING here.

The high carbon-monoxide content in the air of Los Angeles sure doesn't help keep MY TIRES inflated at all!!!

(and some people on this site think that there's ample evidence that it doesn't do much good for the brain functions of "some" people who reside here EITHER)

Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)