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Scientists Found Weed at an Ancient Altar From Biblical Times

Photo of Tel Arad fortress from Wikipedia, public domain Article by Becky Ferreira, VICE A sanctuary called the “Holy of Holies” offers “the earliest evidence for the use of cannabis in the Ancient Near East.” Who was the Kingdom of Judah’s pot dealer? The Kingdom of Judah, an...

Builders swap cement for weed to reduce pollution

Photo by Todd Korol( BLOOMBERG NEWS) Article by Bloomberg News, via DAILY REPUBLIC The hemp fields sprouting in a part of Canada best known for its giant oil patch show how climate change is disrupting the construction industry. Six years after setting up shop in the...

Illinois Lawmakers Release Marijuana Legalization Details

Photo by Desmond Alexander Article via marijuanamoment.net According to an 11-page summary of the legislation obtained by Marijuana Moment on Friday, Illinois residents will be allowed to possess 30 grams of cannabis flower, five grams of concentrates and 500 milligrams of THC contained in cannabis-infused products. Non-residents of...

As Jamaica looks to cash in on cannabis, Rastafarians fear being left out

Image By America Tonight Article via Reuters.com KINGSTON, Jamaica (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Ras Iyah V. describes himself as confrontational, especially with the police. Well known in Jamaica for his outspoken support of the marijuana industry, the Rastafarian - who sports a long, white beard and dreadlocks -...

Thailand to Allow Medical Marijuana, a First in Southeast Asia

Photo from NY Times article via Reuters Article by Richard C. Paddock, via The New York Times BANGKOK — In a region known for its harsh penalties for illegal drugs, Thailand is set to become the first nation in Southeast Asia to allow the use of marijuana...

Legalizing Recreational Cannabis, Canada Begins A National Experiment

Photo by Ian Willms/Getty Images Article by Dan Bilefsky, via New York Times MONTREAL — Canada on Wednesday became the first major world economy to legalize recreational marijuana, beginning a national experiment that will alter the country’s social, cultural and economic fabric, and present the nation with its...