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HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES
Editorial contributions from prominent voices in the cannabis community on various topics related to cannabis history.
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Bobby Black
Jan 312 min read
RIP Sam The Skunk Man
Legendary cannabis breeder David Watson, aka "Skunkman Sam," has died.
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Bobby Black
Oct 1, 202413 min read
PUFFING UP THE PROTO PIPE
Often referred to as the “Swiss Army Knife of paraphernalia,” the Proto Pipe was the first smoking device explicitly designed for stoners.
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Bobby Black
Jan 1, 20237 min read
THE CHEMISTRY OF CANNABINOIDS
Examining the discovery of cannabinoids and the “Father of Cannabis Research,” Israeli chemist Dr. Raphael Mechoulam.
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Bobby Black
Jan 6, 20227 min read
THE APOTHECARY AGE
Detailing medical marijuana’s entrance into, and subsequent exile from, modern medicine.
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Bobby Black
Oct 3, 20212 min read
October 3, 1973 - US Senate Report on The Brotherhood of Eternal Love is Released
It was on this day in 1973 that the US Senate Report on The Brotherhood of Eternal Love was released.
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Bobby Black
Sep 26, 20211 min read
Sept. 26, 2007 - Tainted Edibles Company Raided by DEA
It was on this day in 2007 that pioneer edible makers Tainted Inc., and its owner Mickey Martin, were raided by the DEA.
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Bobby Black
Sep 15, 20211 min read
Sept. 15, 1978 - Cheech & Chong's "Up in Smoke" is Released
It was on this day in 1978 that Cheech & Chong's first film "Up in Smoke" was released.
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Bobby Black
Sep 3, 20212 min read
Sept. 3-4, 2001 - Rainbow Farm Owner Tom "Boss" Crosslin & Partner Rollie Rohm Killed by FBI
It was on this day in 2001 that Rainbow Farm owner Tom "Boss" Crosslin and his partner Rollie Rohm were killed by the FBI.
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Bobby Black
Aug 28, 20212 min read
August 28, 1964 - Bob Dylan Gets the Beatles Stoned for the First Time
It was on this day in 1964 that Bob Dylan got The Beatles stoned for the first time in NYC.
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Bobby Black
Aug 5, 20211 min read
August 5, 1972 - The Brotherhood of Eternal Love is Raided by the BNDD
It was on this day in 1972 that the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs raided the Brotherhood of Eternal Love.
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Bobby Black
Jul 1, 20211 min read
July 1, 1973 - The Drug Enforcement Administration is Established
It was on this day in 1973 that the Drug Enforcement Administration was officially established.
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Bobby Black
Jun 17, 20212 min read
June 17, 1971 - President Nixon Declares War on Drugs
It was 50 years ago today that President Richard Nixon first announced the War on Drugs.
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Bobby Black
May 1, 20211 min read
May 1, 1971 - Controlled Substances Act Goes Into Effect
It was exactly 50 years ago today that the Controlled Substances Act went into effect.
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Bobby Black
Apr 23, 20206 min read
ASSASSINS OF TRUTH
Profiling a publication with a prominent piece of prohibitionist propaganda.
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