Lesley Nickus
A veteran of mainstream media and graduate of California State University, Long Beach's journalism program, Lesley brings her research, reporting, and production expertise to the cannabis space with a commitment to accuracy and transparency in sourcing. Her areas of specialty include cannabis history, non-technical plant science, and product selection.
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How glass pipes are made
Glass pipes are a long-time mainstay in the cannabis community used by generations of consumers. There are several reasons why many cannabis smokers prefer to use glass pieces over pipes made from other materials: Glass is an inert substance, which means it won't leach any...
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How to use a bong
A bong is a marijuana pipe that uses water to cool and filter the smoke, producing an especially smooth, clean-tasting, and potentially healthier smoking experience. The physics behind a bong are fairly straightforward: smoke is pulled through a chamber filled with water, and as the...
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How to clean a quartz banger
One of the defining features of a dab rig is a component called a “nail,” or alternatively, a “banger.” When you dab, you apply heat to the banger until it gets hot enough to vaporize a cannabis concentrate. At that point, you drop a “dab”...
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What does "dank" mean?
Dank has many meanings, but it's taken over the cannabis world as a positive term for high-quality bud. Learn more about its unique origins.
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What is a spliff?
If you're new to cannabis culture, you probably already know what joints and blunts are, but you may not have heard of a spliff. Here you'll learn what a spliff is, how the spliff got its name, and the possible benefits and drawbacks of smoking...
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What is a Thai stick?
A Thai stick is an ancient form of a cannabis “cigar” that originated in Thailand. Thai sticks were popular in the United States in the 1970s. A Thai stick typically consists of cured flower skewered on a bamboo stick, wrapped in fan leaves, and tied...
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What does "reefer" mean?
Reefer is a marijuana slang term often referring to a joint. Reefer was simultaneously popularized and stigmatized by the 1930s melodramatic propaganda film “Reefer Madness,” in which cannabis lures users down a dangerous rabbit hole. In the 1971 book “Cannabis Alchemy” by R. Gold, he...
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What's in bong water?
Learn exactly what could be lurking in your bong water, plus why it's important to keep your bong clean and change the water frequently.
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How to use a one-hitter pipe
When it comes to consuming cannabis, so many methods exist that it can be bewildering to pick the best one for each situation. Pipes, bongs, vapes, joints, and bubblers are all ways to enjoy fresh flower, but not every device fits every situation. When all...
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How to take CBD dabs
In the world of cannabis products, CBD dabs offer one of the most concentrated forms of CBD available. Read on to learn what CBD dabs are, how they might make you feel, and how to use them. Put simply, a CBD dab is a CBD...
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