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An Ancient Tomb Revealed a Potent Surprise: 17th Century Bones Contained THC

Archaeologists dig up old joints of a different kind, leaving history in a haze. Weed was popular enough centuries ago that it became part of peoples’ bones. And now there’s scientific research to prove it. Researchers in Italy recently detected traces…

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An Ancient Tomb Revealed a Potent Surprise: 17th Century Bones Contained THC

Archaeologists dig up old joints of a different kind, leaving history in a haze. Weed was popular enough centuries ago that it became part of peoples’ bones. And now there’s scientific research to prove it. Researchers in Italy recently detected traces…

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10 Historical Figures Who Loved Cannabis

10 Historical Figures Who Loved Cannabis
It should come as no surprise that some of our favorite historical figures we learned about in school dabbled in the recreational (and medicinal!) cannabis scene.
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History Explains Why Getting 8 Hours Of Sleep A Night May Not Be Realistic

History Explains Why Getting 8 Hours Of Sleep A Night May Not Be Realistic
Historical evidence indicates sleeping for eight hours a night wasn’t what people used to do.
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Dr. H. H. Kane and the 19th Century “Hash-Heesh” Smoking Parlors of NYC

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