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Far from embodying the braindead “stoner” stereotype, the cannabis community is actually quite ingenious—especially when it comes to throwing together makeshift smoking devices. The water bottle bong is one of the best examples of this ingenuity. A water bottle bong is exactly what it sounds...

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While some growers dismiss male cannabis plants as useless, these plants have many benefits to offer. This guide will explain the differences between male and female cannabis plants, detail the parts of male plants, and lay out the various purposes of male plants. The most...

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Hash is the oldest form of cannabis concentrate with a rich tradition across multiple cultures. Hash is straightforward to make, and its simple makeup denotes a deep-rooted connection with cannabis users.  Here is a brief review of what hash is, how to make it on...

History

For the bulk of American history, people used cannabis plants for paper, textiles, and medicinal purposes. It wasn't until 1913 that individual states started banning marijuana and 1937 that a federal tax law effectively banned it across the country. It wasn't until 1970 that weed...

Introduction

There are a lot of different types of cannabis products on the market. If you're new to cannabis, all the options can be a little overwhelming. What are the differences between the different types of cannabis products? What are the pros and cons of each?...

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Vapes. Vaporizers. Vape pens. Weed pens. Vaporinos. (OK, maybe not that last one.) No matter what you call them, the distinguishing feature of cannabis vapes is that they allow you to inhale cannabis vapor. This is also how they differ from traditional smoking devices like...

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Cannabis concentrates appear in a variety of forms. Sometimes they're on full display, like weed oil in vaporizer cartridges, and other times they fly under the radar in medicated balms and edibles. Those looking to fully appreciate the diverse world of cannabis concentrates have come...

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In addition to the more traditional methods of consumption, people are seeing much success with pain-relieving topicals, capsules, balms, tinctures and more. While many of these methods are straightforward – you swallow a capsule, rub balm or lotion on your skin – others have multiple...

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If you're unfamiliar with the rosin-making process, get ready for a cannabis DIY experience that could change your consumption life forever. Rosin is a concentrate made by exposing cannabis to heat and pressure in order to force out the terpenes and cannabinoids found in the...

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Whether your state has a medical marijuana program, legal adult-use weed, or both, cannabis packaging has come a long way in recent years. These days, marijuana products are likely to have a harvest date on them, but very rarely does flower come with an expiration...