What Year Did Cannabis Become Legal in the United States?
Cannabis legalization began in 1996 when California legalized medical marijuana, but really took off in the second decade of the 21st century.
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Examples of Cannabis Use By Ancient Civilizations
Even as battles over cannabis legalization continue in the modern world, examples abound of its use in ancient civilizations.
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Cannabis Found in Bones of 17th Century Italians
A group of scientists found traces of CBD and THC in the bones of Italians living in Milan in the 17th century, suggesting they were recreational cannabis users.
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People Ate Cannabis Porridge in Ancient Chinese Tang Dynasty
New evidence shows cannabis became a diet staple in ancient China, as well as a source for clothing, medicine and nutrition
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Where Was The First Cannabis Plant Grown?
Researchers think cannabis started in Asia, and recent research focuses on the possible creation of sativa in East Asia 12,000 years ago.
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