Cannabis is starting to become mainstream. It received its slang name, “marijuana,” from a misinformed U.S. government. The year 1937 saw cannabis prohibition go into full swing with the signing of the Marihuana Tax Act. By 1939, the U.S. government was producing anti-cannabis propaganda like that seen in the film Reefer Madness. A few short years later, the feds sent out mixed … [Read more...] about Infusing America With Some Truth About Cannabis
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Must-Have Festival Accessories
Written By: Mica Cruz Packing for festival weekend can be a challenge. Other than your festival outfits or costumes for three days and your camping gear, there are a few essentials you need to jam into that weekend bag so you can have a hassle-free festival experience. We’ve listed our nine festival must-haves so you won't forget anything. Water, Preferably in … [Read more...] about Must-Have Festival Accessories
Toss the Aspirin and Light One Up Because Scientists Just Discovered Cannabis’ Pain-Killing Compounds are 30x Stronger
From Queen Victoria’s use for menstrual cramps to cancer patients today, cannabis is known to have pain-killing effects. Now, scientists are uncovering exactly how it is so effective at easing pain; more specifically, 30 times more effective than Aspirin. Researchers at the University of Guelph in Canada found that cannabis' anesthetic effects may stem from two important … [Read more...] about Toss the Aspirin and Light One Up Because Scientists Just Discovered Cannabis’ Pain-Killing Compounds are 30x Stronger
Could Hemp Help Save The Bees?
Bees have been in crisis since 2006 when beekeepers first reported the sudden disappearance of entire colonies. Many colonies are collapsing due to circumstances like industrial agriculture, parasites and climate change, thus leading to dramatic losses in the crops normally pollinated by bees. After beekeepers reported a 40% loss of their colonies over the last year, … [Read more...] about Could Hemp Help Save The Bees?
Post Malone Launches Hemp Pre-Roll Collab With Sherbinskis and Icon Farms
Many musicians are joining the cannabis industry, and it’s no surprise that Post Malone, the rapper behind the album Beerbongs and Bentleys, is one of them. Known as the partying rockstar most likely to be double-fisting—a cig in one hand and beer in the other—Malone officially announced the launch of his hemp company, Shaboink, back in May. Now, the global superstar is … [Read more...] about Post Malone Launches Hemp Pre-Roll Collab With Sherbinskis and Icon Farms