Q: What year was cannabis first legalized for medical use in the United States?
A: 1996 (in California).
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Fun facts about our favorite plant. Updated regularly.
Q: Which country was the first to legalize cannabis for recreational use?
A: Uruguay.
Q: Who is considered the “Father of Medical Marijuana” for his pioneering research on THC?
A: Dr. Raphael Mechoulam.
Q: What does “420” symbolize in cannabis culture?
A: A time and code for cannabis consumption, originating with a group of California high school students.
Q: What popular TV series features a character named Nancy Botwin running a cannabis operation?
A: Weeds.
Q: What iconic reggae artist is synonymous with cannabis advocacy?
A: Bob Marley.
Q: What is the main psychoactive compound in cannabis?
A: THC (tetrahydrocannabinol).
Q: What does CBD stand for, and how is it different from THC?
A: Cannabidiol; it’s non-psychoactive and known for its therapeutic benefits.
Q: Which U.S. state was the first to legalize recreational cannabis?
A: Colorado and Washington (both in 2012).
Q: In what country is hashish thought to have originated?
A: India.
Q: Which U.S. state is the largest producer of legal cannabis?
A: California.
Q: What part of the cannabis plant is used to produce hemp products?
A: The stalk and seeds.
Q: What ancient civilization used cannabis for medicinal purposes as far back as 2900 B.C.?
A: Ancient China.
True or False: Cannabis seeds contain THC.
A: False.
Q: Smoke on the Water is a fictional medical cannabis shop that can be purchased by Franklin with money gained from completing missions in what video game?
A: Grand Theft Auto 5 (GTA V).
Q: What is the name for the ground paste used in Indian food and drinks, including lassi and thandai, that is made from cannabis and can be traced back as early as 1000 BCE?
A: Bhang.
Q: What writer of “Cosmos: A Personal Voyage” and researcher of extraterrestrial life, was also an advocate for the legalization of cannabis?
A: Carl Sagan.
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