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Santa Took Shrooms
If you ever read fairy tales or played Super Mario before, then you've probably seen this red toadstool mushroom once or twice. However, you’ve probably never guessed that the Amenita Muscaria or Fly Agaric in English is where the very origins of Christmas stemmed from. From Santa's style, reindeer, bag of goodies, midnight flight, sleigh, the way we decorate our houses and even chimney-based entry into homes can all be tied back to the ancestral traditions of the Sami people from Finland—as well as other arctic circle dwellers.
Sarah McDanielPublished 3 years ago in Potent
Smoking Cannabis and Its Health Effects: Why Cannabidiol Alternatives Are the Healthier Choice
Despite those who oppose the legalization of recreational cannabis use, and in some cases even its medicinal applications, scientific evidence revealing its numerous health benefits have finally trumped the naysayers. However, smoking cannabis has also been proven to be worse for cardiovascular health than normal cigarettes.
Andrea DawsonPublished 3 years ago in Potent
How to Clean Your Bong and Repurpose Marijuana Resin
For as many people on the marijuana chat boards who chime in that they clean their bongs and pipes after every use, there must be at least a dozen true pot users who don't want to admit they usually only clean their bong or pipe when they get a new batch or the stem gets clogged.
It's Legal, But...
OK, yay! Go Canada, we are finally legal. I mean people abroad thought it already was, so for some it comes as no surprise. Playing over in Europe, many look at me skeptically and ask:
Steven AltmanPublished 4 years ago in Potent
How Does Marijuana Affect Your Creativity?
For a long time, scientists and artists have wondered how marijuana affects creativity. Over recent years, research has shed some light on the effects of marijuana on creativity.
Patricia SarkarPublished 4 years ago in Potent
Best Fictional Potheads in Pop Culture
It's crazy how far America has come since the age of Reefer Madness. I wonder what people would have said, back then, if we told them that pot would soon be legal in many US states.
My Perception on Marijuana: Then vs. Now
Ah, marijuana. Is it good? Is it bad? A debate that has never quite died down since it appeared in the United States in the 1930s. Everyone is allowed to have their own opinion, but fact trumps all. Both sides of the marijuana debate should know that marijuana can be both good and bad. Take it from a former stoner.
Black MulanPublished 4 years ago in Potent
10 Signs Your Smoking Habit Is Getting out of Control
Pot is a deeply maligned drug, and there's no denying that. The benefits of medical marijuana are well-catalogued and regularly cited by potheads and doctors alike. Despite the fact that there isn't evidence that people could die due to pot use, the powers that be still call it a menace.
Buddy BrownPublished 4 years ago in Potent
Tips for Growing Better Tasting Weed
Growing your own weed can be satisfying, engaging, and fun; however, it can also be difficult, and requires a certain amount of chemistry and biology, as well as tender loving care, to be successful. Success means a lot of things: Obviously, you want bud that is both potent and high quality. A sure trait of good cannabis strains has full flavor and smells dank, so it'll be enjoyable for everyone to use. There are many frequently asked questions about growing marijuana, and these tips for growing better tasting weed, and avoiding the frustration of putting in all that work and care for a disappointing product, should answer them all!
Johnny HashPublished 4 years ago in Potent
Should Patients Fight Their Right to Choose to Self-Medicate with Marijuana?
Who knows your body better than you? Most doctors now will meet with you briefly and do maybe one or two tests based on what the assume is wrong with you and, in my experience, if they can't find anything wrong they blame it on mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression. The unfortunate thing is most people who have chronic illnesses don't always present symptoms all the time making it harder to not only treat but to diagnose itself.
those stoner kidsPublished 4 years ago in Potent
Top 5 Sativas for Energy & Creativity
With the legal marijuana market becoming more prevalent in more parts of the world (like in Canada), we are seeing a great increase in the number of businesses opening up in cannabis. With this new market comes the ability to pick and choose a variety of strains that are useful for many different medicinal and recreational purposes.
Head in the Clouds
With cannabis being a huge part of my life, it should come as no surprise that April 20th is always celebrated in the @Ak_Word household. The hardest part of the day is finding something to do, everyone has some kind of party, but how can you tell what’s worth it? The only way to know for sure is word of mouth from a reliable source.
Rob HollowayPublished 4 years ago in Potent
