cannabisnews.com: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Pot

10 Things You Didn't Know About Pot

Posted by CN Staff on April 20, 2008 at 06:33:09 PT
By Mark Jacob
Source: Chicago Tribune

USA -- Sunday is April 20, known to marijuana users as “4/20,” a counterculture holiday recognizing America’s most commonly used illegal drug. The number “420” is code for marijuana, and was most likely invented in the 1970s at San Rafael High School in Marin County, Calif., where a group of students known as the Waldos met at 4:20 p.m. to light up. A dime bag’s worth of other marijuana facts:
1. In 19th century Nepal, the marijuana harvest was performed by men who ran naked through fields of flowering plants and then had the sticky resin scraped off their bodies and formed into bricks of hashish.2. Marijuana is known for its mellowing effect, but it has fueled many warriors in history. The word “assassin” is believed to come from the hashish taken a millennium ago by Arab killers (called “hashshashin” or “hashish eaters”), though some historians doubt they were under the influence while on their missions.3. Louisa May Alcott, author of “Little Women,” wrote a short story called “Perilous Play” about marijuana. In it, a character declares, “If someone does not propose a new and interesting amusement, I shall die of ennui!” Another character produces a box of hashish-laced bonbons, and hedonism ensues.4. Around 1900, the U.S. government briefly grew marijuana along a stretch of the Potomac River to study the plant’s medicinal value. Today, a more potent plant has risen on that site: the Pentagon.5. A white Chicago jazz musician named Milton “Mezz” Mezzrow moved to Harlem in 1929, declared himself a “voluntary Negro,” and began selling marijuana. Known as “The Man Who Hipped the World” and “The Link Between the Races,” Mezzrow sold fat joints called mezzrolls. Soon a new piece of Harlem slang emerged: Something genuine was described as “mezz.”6. Marijuana interferes with short-term memory so that users forget what they just said or did. Not only that, marijuana interferes with short-term memory so that users forget what they just said or did.7. Before Congress voted to ban marijuana in 1937, the birdseed industry got the bill amended to exempt marijuana seeds (known as hemp seeds) as long as they were sterilized and could not be used to grow plants. An industry spokesman denied that the seeds made birds high, but an ardent marijuana foe, Dr. Victor Robinson, had previously written that the seeds had caused birds to “dream of a happy birdland where there are no gilded cages, and where the men are gunless and the women hatless.”8. Billy Carter, the late brother of former President Jimmy Carter, believed the illegality of marijuana was part of its attraction. “Marijuana is like Coors beer,” he said. “If you could buy the damn stuff at a Georgia filling station, you’d decide you wouldn’t want it.”9. One of the least typical supporters of the decriminalization of marijuana was conservative icon William F. Buckley, who died in February. Buckley once sailed his yacht into international waters so that he could smoke pot without breaking U.S. laws.10. Bill Clinton said famously that he smoked marijuana but “didn’t inhale.” President Bush has never admitted taking the drug, but his drug use was strongly suggested in recorded conversations between him and a friend — the interestingly named Doug Wead. Only one of the three 2008 contenders is an admitted ex-doper. Barack Obama has said, “When I was a kid, I inhaled frequently. That was the point.”Source: Chicago Tribune (IL)Author: Mark Jacob, Chicago TribunePublished: April 20, 2008Copyright: 2008 Chicago Tribune CompanyContact: ctc-TribLetter Tribune.comWebsite: http://www.chicagotribune.com/CannabisNews -- Cannabis Archiveshttp://cannabisnews.com/news/list/cannabis.shtml

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Comment #44 posted by John Tyler on April 20, 2008 at 19:25:45 PT
420 is green
420 Day is the beginning of Earth Week with Earth Day on the 22nd. 4/20 is now incorporated into the whole Earth Week commemoration. 420 people started of the Green Movement. 420 is green. Green is the color of 420.
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Comment #43 posted by RevRayGreen on April 20, 2008 at 19:18:45 PT
Four Two O 2008
RESCHEDULE RELEGALIZE REPRESENT END INCARCERATION
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Comment #42 posted by Dankhank on April 20, 2008 at 19:05:15 PT
420
hope all had a good 420 ...this day last year I witnessed the 420 rally in Boulder, COthis year I stayed home and sipped some Kind...had to replace my old Magnavox 13-inch w/ onboard VCR since the P/S croaked.Left it on the curb for trash day and it disappeared, someone got it with a VCR tape of first-season "WEEDS" shows still in it.got a nice little 15-inch 1080i Polaroid in it's place, now, and I can continue to burn DVDs of good stuff to share with media folks in preparation for GMM.thanks for all the music shares ... Museman, you got some talented kids there.like this from Denver ...This year's rally in Denver was peaceful, and while several people were cited, no one was arrested.so, they can cite, not arrest if they choose ..........b*stards ...peace to all who heal/teach today and every day ...
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Comment #41 posted by FoM on April 20, 2008 at 18:26:46 PT
Marijuana Activists Hold 4/20 Rally
First Rally Since 'Low Priority' Law Passed LegislatureApril 20, 2008DENVER -- It has become a kind of tradition.Every year on April 20, at 4:20 p.m., hundreds of mostly young people come together in parks and college campuses to break the law.At the time internationally recognized as the best time to smoke marijuana, they will light up, often with police standing a few feet away. Complete Article: http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/15939390/detail.html
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Comment #40 posted by FoM on April 20, 2008 at 18:20:10 PT
Hope
It's interesting when the subject of marijuana comes up in a conversation in my state. People find it hard to believe that there are states that have harsh penalities for possession of marijuana.
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Comment #39 posted by Hope on April 20, 2008 at 18:10:40 PT
Ooops
It's probably illegal to imagine a buzz or find the place where you can act your self in to sort of a state of being high and enjoying it. It probably kicks in production of natural internal cannabinoids... and the prohibs would hate that.Guess I'll have to imagine a little paranoia to keep them happy.With practice... it can be done. Talk about "It don't cost very much"!
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Comment #38 posted by FoM on April 20, 2008 at 17:58:21 PT
ekim
Happy 4/20 to you.
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Comment #37 posted by FoM on April 20, 2008 at 17:57:48 PT
boballen131313
It's good to see you. I'm sorry to read how hard things have been. Hopefully times will change.
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Comment #36 posted by Hope on April 20, 2008 at 17:56:39 PT
Boballen131313
If you can't get the real thing for one reason or another, here's what I like to do sometimes. I know it's crazy sounding... but what can you expect of a "Pothead".Sometimes, when I'm unhappy... I try to be an actor... for myself. I act happy. I try to feel happy. I force myself to remember and feel joy. In the same way, if I get to feeling a bit jonesy or "lonely" for the sweetness of a little cannabis... I pretend I feel it. I try to bring to mind the feeling, the hope, that a little cannabis can inspire. The soft sweetness of it. It helps sometimes. It really does.I proffer my "Amen" to your prayers.
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Comment #35 posted by FoM on April 20, 2008 at 17:56:26 PT
museman
That is so nice.
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Comment #34 posted by museman on April 20, 2008 at 17:40:31 PT
FoM #31
The young men are. The keyboardist is a possible future daughter in law. SO i guess technically they are all family.
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Comment #33 posted by boballen131313 on April 20, 2008 at 17:35:08 PT:
TAKE A PILL
No bloody contacts for weed in Lewiston, Idaho. Forced to ingest pharms instead of the healing herb. I am praying every night for some sanity and legalization of our God given Gift! Over two hundred days without a puff, but the VA has already given me three drugs for depression that have almost wiped me out with side effects! I love you all! Smoke a real nice delicious spliff and give thanks to our very good god! PEACE bob
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Comment #32 posted by ekim on April 20, 2008 at 17:08:14 PT
found this info --
Building with HEMPThe colour of Isochanvre is a creamy ochre (the colour of hemp). ... Isochanvre petrifies itself, the hemp fibres, bound with lime, become mineral over time ...
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Comment #31 posted by FoM on April 20, 2008 at 17:05:59 PT
museman
That was good. Are they your children?
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Comment #30 posted by ekim on April 20, 2008 at 16:32:10 PT
does anyone have info on hemp masonry
SOWING THE SEEDS FOR HEMP'S FUTURE "Hundreds of homes in Europe are built from hemp masonry, which is much more
environmentally friendly than cement products. It locks up carbon retained
in masonry, it's half the weight and it doesn't require kiln baking," Dr
Bolton saidURL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v08/n398/a09.htmlThat time has now come, with the state government last week announcing it
would introduce a new licensing scheme for the commercial growing of hemp,
bringing NSW into line with other Australian states now developing an
industrial hemp industry.
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Comment #29 posted by museman on April 20, 2008 at 16:28:55 PT
as forewarned
The internet debut of WEGO. The song is called 'Children' about the next generation 'breaking the cycle.'working on a couple more....
Children_WEGO
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Comment #28 posted by FoM on April 20, 2008 at 14:29:34 PT
Hope
I've been looking for some songs sung by the original artists that wrote them but they are hard to find.
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Comment #27 posted by Hope on April 20, 2008 at 14:02:21 PT
Computer does load enough
that I can see it's not what I wanted to play, although I'd already posted a url.My memory still "loads" quickly and "plays" it just fine.
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Comment #26 posted by Hope on April 20, 2008 at 13:59:35 PT
You may see me today
with a perfectly legal frown.:0(But that's ok. My computer is so slow... it would take me a long time to find the right YouTube video. Maybe someone else can.
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Comment #25 posted by Hope on April 20, 2008 at 13:54:40 PT
Wait!
This one might actually be John Prine singing his song.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq-SkCNxu4A&feature=related
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Comment #24 posted by Hope on April 20, 2008 at 13:48:46 PT
More music for today....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLz5fH-dzxMIllegal Smile John Prine
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Comment #23 posted by FoM on April 20, 2008 at 13:37:09 PT
Another Song
Brewer and Shipley -- One Toke Over the Line in KChttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbqIHHMVxA
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Comment #22 posted by FoM on April 20, 2008 at 13:34:47 PT

Had Enough
Sure I will. Happy 4/20!
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Comment #21 posted by Had Enough on April 20, 2008 at 13:32:03 PT

Cool Tune for the Day
Ben Scales - Growing Marijuana In My Yardhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LusYNmp1AsIanother one…Same tune different videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU_1RZ7pNSQFoM – Would you be kind enough and use your delete key on#19...:-)...Thank You and for all you do.

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Comment #20 posted by FoM on April 20, 2008 at 13:29:18 PT

Steve Earle - Copperhead Road
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc86_Weoye0
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Comment #18 posted by Had Enough on April 20, 2008 at 12:57:21 PT

420 Revealed -- A Day of Peace
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_6FKdld1rs

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Comment #17 posted by josephlacerenza on April 20, 2008 at 12:29:24 PT:

History Channel
I live in the mountain time zone, but on the history channel they are playing Hooked: Illegal drugs, it is a series. If one has not seen them, I would recomend the programs! I plan on having my teenager watch. Happy 4/20!!!!!!
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Comment #16 posted by FoM on April 20, 2008 at 11:44:48 PT

For 4/20
Jim Stafford Sings Wildwood Weed - Branson, MOhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyQi-1Z2tN8
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Comment #15 posted by FoM on April 20, 2008 at 11:12:02 PT

nuevo mexican
Happy 4/20 to you too.
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Comment #14 posted by Hope on April 20, 2008 at 10:45:07 PT

Comment 8 John Tyler
I second that proposal, Mr. Tyler! Happy day all! Let Grace, Peace, and Mercy abound!
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Comment #13 posted by nuevo mexican on April 20, 2008 at 10:18:44 PT

Happy 4/20 FOM, from me and Perry!
Here's how I'm feeling about the traitors we allow to
doom our future: Enjoy!
(There is a lot more at his website!)We should all do our own version of jib-jab, this guy is AMAZING!
Way Over the top, and a bit too much, his points are well made with sound effects and visuals, this IS how I really feel about the bushies/neocon/repugs that have soiled the Earth with their Reptilian origins and goals to turn Earth into Mars, just look at Texas. Job WELL DONE!http://www.democraticunderround.com/discuss/duboard.
php?az=view_all&address=385x121595Love my Volcano, a whole new world out there for long time Cannabists! Everything is different, and better!
Every advantage you can think of except portability!
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Comment #12 posted by ripit on April 20, 2008 at 09:26:01 PT:

goneposthole
so you could prob say that use apperantly make ya remember/make ya more aware of these events? ya! thats what i'm goin to go with!!
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Comment #11 posted by FoM on April 20, 2008 at 09:25:14 PT

Happy 4/20
This one is funny.6. Marijuana interferes with short-term memory so that users forget what they just said or did. Not only that, marijuana interferes with short-term memory so that users forget what they just said or did.
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Comment #10 posted by Had Enough on April 20, 2008 at 09:11:14 PT

Top Ten
I like this one in #7 of the Top Ten list.“An industry spokesman denied that the seeds made birds high, but an ardent marijuana foe, Dr. Victor Robinson, had previously written that the seeds had caused birds to “dream of a happy birdland where there are no gilded cages, and where the men are gunless and the women hatless.””Have a good day everyone…

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Comment #9 posted by goneposthole on April 20, 2008 at 08:38:18 PT

They're called 'mental events'
And have nothing to do with marijuana. Marijuana just induces their frequency.How many times have you been introduced to a person then you turn around and have forgotten their name?What was it I just said? I forgot. It happens all of the time.The total amount of cannabis smoked since 1965 is a huge amount. It helps your mental well-being. Have a nice day.
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Comment #8 posted by John Tyler on April 20, 2008 at 08:37:23 PT

420 Amendment
On this joyous 420, I propose the 420 Amendment
'A well-regulated cannabis industry, being necessary for the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and consume cannabis products, shall not be infringed.'

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Comment #7 posted by Zandor on April 20, 2008 at 08:29:34 PT

Happy 420 everyone!!
Hope everyone has a safe and stoned 420.PeaceZ
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Comment #6 posted by FoM on April 20, 2008 at 08:22:24 PT

runruff
You're funny! LOL!
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Comment #5 posted by runruff on April 20, 2008 at 08:19:44 PT:

C/newsers
Happy, ah, er, ah, now what was I.........
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Comment #4 posted by FoM on April 20, 2008 at 07:52:59 PT

museman
Happy 4/20 to you too!
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Comment #3 posted by museman on April 20, 2008 at 07:31:45 PT

Happy 420
To all, and to all a good high.Be back later with some new video links...
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