Get ready to explore the world of cannabis with 30 intriguing marijuana facts that will leave you enlightened and entertained. From its ancient origins to its modern-day uses, we’re taking a deep dive into the fascinating history, science, and culture surrounding marijuana. Whether you’re a cannabis enthusiast or simply interested in learning more about this controversial plant, these facts will provide valuable insight into the complex world of marijuana. So, light up your curiosity and join us on this enlightening journey as we uncover these 30 intriguing marijuana facts that will spark your interest!
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1. According to a survey conducted in 2021 by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 49.5% of people in the U.S. have tried marijuana at least once in their lifetime.
2. Numerous studies have found that marijuana is less harmful than alcohol and tobacco.
3. Legalizing marijuana could potentially generate $8.7 billion in federal and state tax revenue per year.
4. Marijuana has been legal for personal use in Alaska since 1975 and remains legal today.
5. Over 800,000 people are arrested for marijuana in the U.S. each year. However, The number of marijuana-related arrests in the U.S. has declined in recent years, and the latest data from the FBI shows that there were 545,602 arrests for marijuana in 2020.
6. The first online transaction ever recorded was Stanford students buying marijuana from MIT students.
7. There are now more U.S. states that have fully legalized cannabis than states that have completely banned it.
8. Cannabis is the largest cash crop in the U.S., surpassing corn and wheat combined.
9. After Tupac’s cremation, his ashes were mixed with marijuana and smoked by members of his hip-hop group, Outlawz.
10. The University of Mississippi operates the only legal marijuana farm in the United States on behalf of the government.
11-20 Interesting Facts About Marijuana
11. Despite being legal in the Netherlands, the per capita consumption of cannabis is more than double in the U.S., Canada, and Australia.
12. Some cases of medicinal marijuana are considered kosher by Judaism.
13. Marijuana is legal and not classified as a drug in North Korea.
14. Uruguay became the first country in the world to legalize the growing, selling, and consumption of marijuana in 2013.
15. In 1970, Bill Murray made a joke about having bombs in his bag, which led to a search revealing $20,000 worth of marijuana and his subsequent arrest.
16. Traces of cannabis were found on pipes discovered in William Shakespeare’s garden.
17. In 1976, a prankster changed the Hollywood sign to read “Hollyweed” after a state law decriminalizing marijuana was passed.
18. In 1949, the U.S. Military created a synthetic version of marijuana called “Dimethylheptylpyran,” with effects lasting up to 3 days from just 1 mg.
19. The legal marijuana industry was the fastest-growing industry in the U.S. in 2015.
20. The U.S. government’s “official expert” on Marijuana from 1938 to 1962 once testified in court, under oath, that he had smoked marijuana and it turned him into a bat.
21-30 Fast Facts About Marijuana
21. In Bhutan, marijuana grows wild and is more abundant than regular grass, but it is primarily used as feed for pigs instead of being smoked.
22. Rastafarians in Italy are legally allowed to possess marijuana as it is considered a sacrament in their religion.
23. In the Netherlands, there are public facilities where recreational drugs, including marijuana, cocaine, and ecstasy, can be tested for safety.
24. Iceland has the highest rate of cannabis use, with 18.3% of its population consuming marijuana.
25. It’s theoretically impossible to overdose on marijuana, as a smoker would need to consume almost 1,500 pounds in about 15 minutes to die.
26. Marijuana has been found to absorb nuclear radiation, and in 1998, industrial marijuana was planted near Chornobyl to help remove contaminants from the soil.
27. There has never been a reported death linked to marijuana overdose.
28. Approximately 35% of tourists who visit Amsterdam also visit a coffee shop to purchase marijuana during their stay.
29. Research has shown that smoking cannabis in adolescence can lead to a decline in IQ, but similar effects were not observed in those who started smoking as adults.
30. Despite cannabis being illegal in Australia, there is a town in New South Wales where weed selling and tourism are prevalent, and cannabis is openly sold and grown.
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