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Finding Marijuana in Colombia
There's a strange sensation of timelessness, seeing modern planes engulfed in a sea of museum relics in the Colombian airport. It's questionable whether or not these remnants from the past are capable of bouncing down the runway and soaring into the wild blue yonder.
Randy CobernPublished 8 years ago in PotentSwapping the California Grape for Weed
Towering redwood trees, once a sign of unique California coastal beauty, have taken on a new symbolism in the world of marijuana commerce. Where the redwoods grow, cannabis sativa flourishes, producing there, what experts agree, has become some of the finest and most expensive marijuana in the world. The distinction of world supremacy is relatively new. But it is already recognized by botanists, law agencies, growers, dealers and the final connoisseur, the user.
San Francisco's Marijuana Supermarket
Okay, I confess. I was once a customer at the once famous San Francisco Big Top marijuana supermarket. I wasn't the only one. At east 5000 or 6000 other people in San Francisco could make the same claim including Paul Krassner, Tim Leary, the Tubes and an 80 year old shopping bag lady. So it was hardly an exclusive club.
Randy CobernPublished 8 years ago in PotentHistory of Drugs in Soap Operas
Soap operas and drugs have more in common than most people would imagine. For one thing, they both can be addictive and have equal viewers to users. For another, the soaps pioneered the subject of drugs in their shows. Conservative housewives who watched the original soaps have witnessed in recent years, between tear jerks: people slipping pills in other people's drinks as if they were ice cubes; accidental (and not so accidental) drug trips, drug dealers, deaths by overdose, cocaine addictions, drug treatment centers, stolen prescriptions, and more, much more, as the world turns.
Potent StaffPublished 8 years ago in PotentHow to Grow Huge Cannabis Buds
Have you been wondering how to grow huge cannabis buds and what you can do differently as a grower to maximize your overall yield? As an indoor grower, it can be tough to find ways to increase yield without using a ton of extra time and effort—or so you thought. Below are some of the most popular tips and tricks on growing huge, weed-tastic buds to take your growing game to the next level.
Strange Strain Names and Their Origins
If you are a cannabis smoker, chances are, you have heard a dozen or more strange strain names. You have probably been wondering how these strains got their names and who created them. The majority of strains with weird or unique names are hybrids of other strains. Some of these hybrids were named after where they were originally created, while other names seem to be a combination of the two or more strains from which they were made. What's interesting is that there are even strains that are named after the way that they make you feel when you smoke them. Some of these strains were purposely bred, while others were actually a pollination accident. Many of these strains were also bred by other farmers and growers after the original strains were created. Regardless of how they were bred, we sure are appreciative of the outcome. Below is a compilation of some of the best strange strain names and their origins. Enjoy!
Highly Effective Habits of Stoners
Many things can said about Mary Jane (Marijuana) in the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly sort of way, but society only focuses on the bad and doesn't see the highly effective habits of stoners. Indeed, the stoner culture has bad stigma attached to it, and this has not done much to help our Mary Jane see her legalization anytime soon. All society sees in stoners are people with a substance abuse problem that is building up (thanks to the prevailing myth that it is gateway drug). But what of the other types of stoners that utilize this wonderful plant as tool to enhance their daily lives? As with everything, there are rules which serve not to bring you down, but to get you even higher while enjoying the experience. Below we will look at some of the highly effective habits of stoners.
Sigmund FriedPublished 8 years ago in PotentHow to Identify Bad or Old Weed
How do you identify bad or old weed?—a riddle as old as the hobby itself. Nobody wants to light up with adulterated cannabis, and, with these helpful hints, you won’t ever have to. It is important to consider the quality of your weed before smoking or otherwise consuming it. If your bud is in some way tainted, it is important to reconsider using that weed. Mold and other irregular or unnatural features should not be inhaled due to their adverse effects on respiratory health. Luckily, there are at least five sure-fire ways to determine the quality of your weed that require little experience with the plant itself. It only takes a few minutes to run a quick quality check, and it could improve your marijuana usage! Here are our top five tips of how to identify bad or old weed.