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Around the World in 8 Joints

If you've ever wondered what cannabis culture looks like outside your own neighbourhood, you're in for a treat. From Amsterdam's coffee shops to Jamaica's sacred spliffs, joints have rolled their way ...

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Sep 30, 2025

From the Motherland to the Mainstream

Meet Gogo Calabash, Africa's chatty gourd, who's seen a lot of smoke and history . "Pull up a camp chair," she says. "Eish, children, sit closer," says Gogo Calabash, her gourd shoulders wobbling with...

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Sep 25, 2025

Puff, Pass and Preserve

Introduction: From Ashes to Ancestry What do ancient tribes, Bob Marley, and your mate who always "forgets" to bring papers have in common? Blunts. Believe it or not, rolling and sharing cannabis is m...

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Sep 11, 2025

Rolling Through Time

Ever wondered how the joint became a global icon? From sacred rituals to hippie protests and hip-hop swagger, the story of rolling up is as much about heritage as it is about herbs. Let's spark up a j...

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Sep 4, 2025

4/20 For Everyone

It all started in the ‘70s with a group of California teens called The Waldos , who met at 4:20 p.m. to hunt for hidden weed (they never found it, but hey, they coined a holiday). What began as a secr...

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Apr 18, 2025

The meaning behind 420

Over the past two decades, some countries have legalized marijuana for recreational use. That means marijuana smokers can smoke more openly than ever before on 4/20 - a date that both marijuana smoker...

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Apr 19, 2024

African History of Cannabis

Cannabis has a truly global history associated with a wide range of uses and meanings. The plant evolved in central Asia millions of years ago. Across Eurasia, humans began using cannabis seeds and fi...

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Jan 1, 2024