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The designers of the Hindenburg took extensive measures to accommodate smokers by creating a special smoking room. This space featured a double airlock system and was pressurized to prevent the entry of any leaking hydrogen.
The Electric Lighter Conundrum
Inside this smoking room, only one electric lighter was made available for passengers, shared among all who wished to indulge. To acquire the lighter, passengers had to request it from the steward, and upon finishing their smoke, they were required to return it immediately. This design choice underscored the severity of the fire risk involved; any stray spark could lead to catastrophic consequences for the passengers and the airship itself.