You Don’t Need to Sneak Weed Past Security at LAX
The Los Angeles International Airport now allows passengers to bring weed into the airport.
Canada Reassures Citizens There Will Be Enough Weed For Everyone on October 17th
On October 17th, recreational use of marijuana will be legal in Canada. But some people are worried that there won’t be enough federally licensed weed shops to meet demand on opening day. The government says not to worry. There will be plenty of weed to go around on October 17th.
Legal Medical Weed Hasn't Led to More Teen Stoners
For as mainstream as marijuana is becoming, there are still some who are worried about the unforeseen consequences this new social acceptance has or could bring about—from cancer treatment scams to more car crashes. But a new review published this week in Addiction suggests that at least one of these worries hasn’t…
Welcome to Weedtown, Baby!
In an overly literal interpretation of the “high desert,” 80 unincorporated acres just outside the Mojave will become America’s first company town owned by a weed distributor.
Nuclear Bunker With ‘Thousands’ of Weed Plants Not as Cool as It Sounds
During a midnight raid on Wednesday, police in Wiltshire, England were surprised to discover “thousands” of marijuana plants—estimated to be worth more than $1.2 million—in an underground bunker built during the Cold War.
What a Trump Presidency Means for Your Health
The future of public health in the United States was a hotly contested topic during the 2016 election, with the presidential candidates making bold promises and several important ballot initiatives up for grabs. Here’s how America voted, and what a Trump presidency means to your health.
Archaeologists Discover Skeleton of Ancient Stoner Wrapped in Weed
Some people choose to be buried with objects that are emblematic of what they cared for in life. In the case of a 2,400-year-old skeleton recently uncovered in northwest China, that guy was all about that good bud.
Feds Say Weed Is Still as Bad as Heroin
The US Drug Enforcement Agency has announced that marijuana will remain a Schedule 1 drug, saying it has “no medical use or purpose.” The decision keeps weed on the same naughty list alongside drugs like LSD and heroin.
Marijuana Shown to Protect Brain Cells From Alzheimer’s
A new study suggests that compounds found in marijuana can stave off the brain damaging effects of Alzheimer’s disease. It’s a promising discovery, but claims that pot can prevent this age-related brain disorder are premature. Put the pipe away, man.
A Scientific Breakthrough Brings Us Closer to a Weed Breathalyzer
Law enforcement officers around the country are anxiously waiting on the day when a portable weed breathalyzer becomes reality, so they can stop relying on the scientifically dubious roadside munchies test. Thankfully, one Californian company claims to be almost there
Denver’s Energy Use Is Surging, and It’s Because of Weed
The bud may be green, but growing it really isn’t: Weed growers in Denver are straining the city’s electrical grid.
THC-Infused Coffee Pods Are Apparently a Thing Now
Coffee pods generally produce pretty awful coffee. However, a burgeoning number of companies now sell coffee pods that come with a dose of THC! So now these coffee pods produce awful coffee that also gets you high.
How The Tesla Battery Will Benefit Marijuana Growers
A medium-sized commercial weed grow with around 50 lights stands to save about $13,500 in electricity costs a year with the use of two Tesla Batteries. Those will also protect the plants in case of power outages while making the operation less visible to law enforcement. Elon Musk just made growing weed easier.
Girl Scout Cookies, or California's Most Notorious Strain of Cannabis
I first heard of Girl Scout Cookies a few years ago, shortly after I got my prescription for cannabis in California. I went into my local dispensary and asked for whatever buds they had that smelled the nicest. “Have you tried Girl Scout Cookies?” the woman behind the counter asked. “It’s famous.”
Watch this guy make a perfect ebony pot the size of his finger nail
Even though my eyes see the artisan's finger placed for reference next to the small piece of ebony at the beginning of the video, my brain can't believe that the resulting pot is the size of his finger nail. The level of detail is so perfect that my stubborn mind still thinks it's a full size pot.
How to make delicious weed-infused hot chocolate according to science
Brian Wallace—ethnobotanist and chocolate-maker at Endorfin Chocolat—shows the scientific method to prepare a delicious and flavor-packed weed hot chocolate. Here's a GIF breakdown of the recipe:
A (Mostly) Scientific Guide to Pot and the Munchies
Everybody knows it: Weed makes you hungry. Smoking a bowl sends you searching for snacks. Hitting a spliff leaves you craving all kinds of candy. Ripping a bong gives you the munchies. We don't know why. Science is getting close though, especially after this week.
Watching grandmas smoke weed for the first time is so great
When you combine three nice things like grandmas and weed and doing something for the first time, well, you get something wonderful. Watch as three grandmas smoke weed for the first time and hang out with them as they get high. They laugh, they get the munchies, they don't always make sense and they want to smoke more.
The Dopest Show You Can Watch Tonight: High Maintenance Is Back
Fire up your vaporizers, bring out your bongs, unwrap your edibles, and take a deep inhale of the dankest entertainment goodness to ever grace your screen. High Maintenance is back today, with three new installments delivered directly to your door. Er, computer.
John Lennon wrote "Come Together" for Timothy Leary but pot ruined it
Pull up a chair, Beatles fans, I have a story for you, a story about politics, pot, and rock and roll, starring John Lennon and Timothy Leary. IT'S A GOOD ONE.
