Weed has always been in the negative light in people’s eyes. Little did we know that this perception might change in the future. There are a number of facts about Weed that you and I had no clue about. Surprisingly these facts might just amaze you. Read on to know more-
1. Weed and Beer are from the same family
Source- The Oregon Life
The hops flower that is used to make beer is from the same family as the cannabis plant. They are actually COUSINS!
2. Weed causes less harm than tobacco and alcohol
4.8 million people die a year due to tobacco, 2.5 million people die in a year due to alcohol. guess how mnay deaths per year marijuana causes? ZERO!
3. Marijuana control the growth of cancer cells
Isn’t it amazing how the growth of cancer cells can be controlled just by smoking some? Marijuana contains a component which helps in freezing cancer cells in the body.
4. Funny how the US president grew marijuana in his backyard
George Washington was known to grow weed in his very own backyard
5. Canvas derived from Cannabis
Hemp was used to make canvas. Hence, Canvas was derived from the word Cannabis
6. Americans have 200 street names for Marijuana
Weed, Mary Jane, Boo, Herb, Pot, Reefer, Grass, Jolly Green.
7. Our very own legend, Shakespeare, was a stoner
Studies conducted in 2015 proved that Shakespeares smoking pip has residue of weed
8. Tupac Shakurs ashes were smoked
His group, The Outlawz, mixed tupac’s ashes with some weed and smoked it.
9. Guess what the first ecommerce transaction was?
The first ever thing sold and bought online was a bag of weed
10. The United States declaration was written on hemp paper
Hemp is a product of the Marijuana plant and the first two drafts of the declaration of United States was written on paper made out of hemp
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