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US Growing Largest Crop of Marijuana for Research in 5 Years

The plan is to grow 2,000 kilograms (4,409 pounds) of marijuana this year at the University of Mississippi.

Did Most States That Legalized Marijuana Use Ban Marijuana Users from Owning Guns?

A meme misrepresented the reasons why it is illegal for cannabis users to also be gun owners.

Is a Newly Introduced Congressional Marijuana Bill Actually Numbered H.R. 420?

"The bill number may be a bit tongue-in-cheek,” U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer told a local newspaper, but “the issue is very serious."

Did a Biology Student Cross a Marijuana Plant with Strawberries?

This would be handy if you were looking for a nice blended pot smoothie.

Did Canadians Face a Major Donut Shortage After the First Day of Cannabis Legalization?

"Tim Hortons in seven different provinces were forced to close earlier than usual for lack of staff and the shortage of donuts and pastries."

Did Canada Pay Off Entire Federal Debt One Day After Marijuana Legalization?

"You’re crippled with debt one day, and the next it’s all vanished into thin air."

Pot Legalization Advocates Seek Foothold in Midwest States

Michigan and North Dakota, where voters previously authorized medical marijuana, will decide now if the drug should be legal for any adult 21 and older.

Survey Finds 2 Million US Teens Are Vaping Marijuana

E-cigarettes typically contain nicotine, but results of a survey show 2.1 million middle and high school students have used them to get high.

Did Growers in Colorado Crossbreed Marijuana with a Venus Flytrap?

A video purportedly documenting a new strain of marijuana that was crossbred with a Venus flytrap actually shows a barnacle.

Does Marijuana Contain “Alien DNA” from Outside Our Solar System?

An article’s factually ridiculous headline attempted to demonstrate people’s proclivity to share articles without reading them.

Colorado Governor Vetoes Marijuana ‘Tasting Rooms’ Proposal

Colorado's governor vetoed a bill to allow marijuana retailers to set up "tasting rooms," dashing hopes that the state would be the first to adopt a system letting consumers use marijuana in public spaces.