By Mitch Rice
According to data from the Pew Research Center, support for marijuana is at an all-time high. Did you know that 91% of Americans favor legalization for both medicinal and recreational use?
As the popularity of cannabis continues to grow, you might want to learn more about this intriguing plant.
This blog will discuss some facts about the cannabis plant you might not know. Keep reading to learn more.
- Shakespeare Might Have Been a Cannabis Fan
One of the most interesting facts about cannabis is that Shakespeare might have used it while writing some of the most prolific stories in the world. Scientists at South Africa’s University found several 17th-century tobacco pipes buried in the garden of Shakespeare’s home.
After examining the interior of the pipes, they were able to find traces of cannabis inside them. While no one can determine with certainty that Shakespeare enjoyed smoking cannabis, the discovery of the pipes has led many to that conclusion.
- Cannabis Was One of the First Products Sold Online
Next on the list of interesting facts about cannabis is that the plant was one of the first things sold through the internet. Today you can find almost anything you want with a few clicks on your computer, but that wasn’t always the case.
This early online sale occurred among university students in the 1970s. Students from Stanford University purchased a small amount of cannabis from fellow students at MIT from their university AI lab.
- There’s an Underground Cannabis Vault
Doomsday preppers will be familiar with the idea of storing supplies in an underground bunker. These underground vaults serve to preserve vital food and medicine needed in case of catastrophic events.
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault was created to store many different plant seeds including cannabis seeds. This seed vault is located in the Arctic Svalbard archipelago to help keep the seeds at the perfect cold temperature. This will ensure their preservation for future generations.
- Uruguay Legalized It First
Other interesting cannabis facts you might not know include how Uruguay became the first country to completely legalize cannabis use. Uruguay has always been liberal with drug use laws. They didn’t have any laws against possession until the 1970s.
In 2013, Uruguay legalized the growing, selling, and consumption of cannabis. Residents of the country can grow cannabis plants at home. Dispensaries are run by the local government, however.
Legalization only applies to residents of the country. This means you can’t come into the country as a tourist to purchase cannabis.
- Cannabis Has Been Discovered in Ancient Tombs
It’s always exciting for scientists to discover ancient tombs and the prized possessions buried in them.
While it’s common to find silver and gold inside old tombs, you might not know scientists have also found cannabis stashed in ancient tombs.
Scientists discovered just that in an ancient Chinese tomb dating back thousands of years. The dry environment was able to preserve the plant well.
- There Are Cannabinoids in Human Breast Milk
There are many different types of cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant that are also prevalent in human breast milk. These cannabinoids are full of essential nutrients the baby needs to develop fully.
The cannabinoids in a mother’s breast milk will protect the neurons in the baby’s brain as it continues to develop. While many people might see cannabis as an herb used to have fun, its properties are fundamental to human growth and development.
- Cannabis Was Placed in Bob Marley’s Grave
Burying cannabis seems to be a recurring theme throughout history. One of the most famous examples of this occurred at the time of Bob Marley’s death.
One of the most famous reggae musicians in history, Bob Marley was buried near his birthplace in Jamaica. Buried with his body were a few prized possessions including his Gibson Les Paul guitar, an Ethiopian Emperor’s ring, and a bud of marijuana.
As an avid user of cannabis, the bud placed with his body represented a big part of his life and career.
- Mary Jane Rathbun Created the First Batch of Cannabis Brownies
Also known as Brownie Mary, Mary Jane Rathbun was an important leader in the cannabis movement. Rathbun was aware of how much the marijuana plant was capable of.
She used the plant’s versatility to create weed-infused brownies, she was the first to do so. Doing much of her advocacy work during the 1980s, Rathbun created these brownie recipes for AIDS patients to help lift their moods.
To this day, cannabis-infused sweets are some of the most popular cannabis products.
- Cannabis Originates in Ancient East Asia
Since cannabis is so common all around the world, it’s hard to know where and when the plant was first used. Historians have estimated, however, that the cannabis plant was first cultivated in East Asia.
Dating back thousands of years, the first record of marijuana use shows that Chinese Emperor Shen Nung used the plant for medicinal purposes.
- Cannabis Can Be Used in Many Different Ways
While you might know about the many different foods and beauty products infused with cannabis, there are many other ways to use cannabis. It’s also used to make paper, rope, even clothing.
Many cannabinoids are separated from the cannabis plant if you want to avoid the psychoactive effects of THC. You can purchase many of these in bulk, cannabigerol is one option.
Facts About the Cannabis Plant You May Not Know
There are all kinds of interesting facts about the cannabis plant you might not know. You might be surprised to know cannabis was the first product sold online or that cannabis seeds are stored in an underground vault.
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