8 Fun Facts About Weed That Will Blow You Away

At one point in history, marijuana was demonized as the ‘Devil’s Lettuce’ and outlawed across the United States. But today, times are changing. 

In fact, cannabis is even being considered as a tool for addiction recovery from other substances. That’s pretty far out. But, the fun facts about weed in this article will blow your mind even more, read on.

1. Not Original Name

Although cannabis has many names, marijuana has been the one that sticks the most, though it wasn’t the first. The plant was always called cannabis up until the twentieth century.

Marijuana started as a term meant to associate the cannabis plant with migrant farm workers from Mexico. Groups that rallied against the people and plant popularized the term.

2. Unknown Source

Cannabis is believed to have originated in Asia, although researchers say that the evolutionary history of cannabis is not well understood.

Different people have said that the word marijuana comes from Latin American roots, while others argue the word has a Chinese origin, and still others saying the word is Arabic.

But no matter who called it marijuana first, the process of how it came to be all around the world is not well understood.

3. Cannabis is Religious

Although the Rastafarians are the most well known for smoking weed religiously, cannabis was once considered a sacred plant for many different people and religions. In fact, it is mentioned in the Talmud, a key Jewish text, and has also been found in the tomb of pharaohs such as Ramses II.

4. Strain Types Similarities

There is little science to back up the idea of sativa and indica strains having specific effects. In fact, every strain has its own unique benefits and most are some level of hybrid with one strain being ‘dominant’.

5. Weight Gain Mistakes

Although marijuana is believed to cause weight gain, lab studies using rats have shown that the plant can lead to weight loss. These findings could help HIV patients.

That means even if you’re on a diet, you can order weed online.

6. Cannabis Ruderalis is Useless

There are two major types of strains of marijuana – indica and sativa. Cannabis ruderalis is a third strain that is considered of little value for medical or recreational purposes.

7. Can’t Overdose on Cannabis

It is near impossible to overdose on marijuana. In fact, it would take more than 1500 pounds of marijuana consumption in less than fifteen minutes for the substance to become toxic.

8. The Chilean Miners Were Blowing Smoke

Can you imagine being trapped underground? The Chilean miners trapped for 69 days had marijuana lowered to them to help them deal with the stress.

For More Weird Weed Facts

Cannabis is a mysterious and unique plant with a checkered history. But today it is emerging as a beneficial medical substance for many patient and that’s just the beginning. The fun facts about weed in this article can hardly scratch the surface.

For more exciting articles about the weirdest things about marijuana, check out our other posts on weed today.

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