For a true marijuana connoisseur, there’s a lot more to know than just the many correct ways to smoke it.
This miraculous green herb has many mysteries still left to unlock, and it’s very likely we may never know about all of the secrets it holds.
What we do know, however, are a wide array of interesting and amazing facts – 10 of which we will be sharing with you today!
1. Weed affects male and female smokers differently
We know that weed affects people differently based on a lot of factors, but what you probably did not know that a major one among those is gender.
According to recent scientific studies, it’s been found that female consumers build up tolerances for cannabinoids much more quickly than their male counterparts. Females are also more sensitive to THC which means their high can be much more intense!
2. Humans and weed go back thousands of years
While this may be the most commonly known fact on our list, it doesn’t make it any less interesting.
According to archeological and historical evidence, the earliest known use of marijuana can be traced back to China in 10,000 BC!
3. Shakespeare smoked weed
For everyone who smokes weed to boost their creativity, we have some good news: Shakespeare used to smoke weed too!
The famous playwright and poet was a big fan of the wonder herb. Scientists have found traces of marijuana in four of his smoking pipes!
4. In Italy, weed is in the air!
It’s true! Seems like love is not the only thing in the air in Italy. In 2012, scientists found traces of marijuana in the air samples of Florence, Rome, Milan and 5 other Italian cities.
5. Weed of many names
Did you know that there are more than 200 slang or street names for marijuana all around the world?
Compared to historical evidence, even the term marijuana is a very recent one! Interesting names for weed include: Joystick, dinkie dow, gasper stick, doda, and caracas!
6. Weed can help cure cancer!
As of recently, more and more scientific studies are reporting a link between cannabis and reducing tumor growth. Isn’t that amazing?
7. Marijuana can help you cheer up as much as chocolate!
Scientists have found that cannabinoids use the same mechanism as chocolate to help boost your mood! If you’re a weed fan who’s feeling a bit down – feel free to light up!
8. Eating raw marijuana won’t get you high
It’s a common misconception among newbies that eating marujuana flower raw will get you stoned. While you will get an upset stomach, you really won’t get high.
9. Marijuana doesn’t cause lung cancer
Smoking weed doesn’t cause lung cancer – smoking tobacco cigarettes does. In a 2015 scientific study, researchers found that lung cancer has no association with marijuana use.
10. You can’t overdose on marijuana
Despite what scaremongers want you to think, you really can’t OD on weed. Ofcourse, smoking too much will get your heart racing and cause anxiety and nausea, but that’s about it. Always make sure you smoke/consume weed responsibly and keep your tolerance in account!
