Articles tagged with "history"
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The meaning and origin of 4/20, the biggest cannabis holiday of the year
David Bienenstock - Published on April 18, 2016read moreFor those of you who are new to cannabis and unaccustomed with 420, you may be curious about its significance. Where does it come from? What does it mean? Why do we celebrate it?
The Cannabis Taxonomy Debate: Where Do Indica and Sativa Classifications Come From?
Leafly Staff - Published on February 28, 2016read moreIt’s possible that you’ve already heard Cannabis sativa, indica, and ruderalis to describe different species of cannabis, but where did they come from and what do they mean?
5 Cannabis Talking Points for Chinese President Xi Jinping
Leafly Staff - Published on September 24, 2015read moreChina’s President Xi Jinping arrived in the United States for his first official state visit, so what better time to explore China’s past and present connections to cannabis?
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The Origin of the Word ‘Marijuana’
Anna Wilcox - Published on March 6, 2014read moreThe word “marijuana” plays a controversial role in cannabis culture. Why do some go as far as to call the word racist? We break down the complicated history of the term.
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A Gift From the Gods: The History of Cannabis and Religion
Sara Dilley - Published on December 19, 2013read moreDoes cannabis have any ties to religion? What we found may surprise you. Cannabis has not only been used in religious ceremonies, it has a long-standing tradition in numerous world faiths.
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Why Is Cannabis Now So Different From 1970s Cannabis?
Anna Wilcox - Published on August 7, 2013read moreWhile cannabis has been a part of American culture since the country’s birth, cannabis today is not what it used to be. So what exactly were those free-spirits smoking in the 1970s?
