Tag: history
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A Brief History of 420
We all know what 420 is about. It’s the day – and time if you’re daily indulger – that people around the world come together to celebrate and partake in cannabis consumption. But where did it all start? Years ago when we were growing up, 420 was rumored to have started as the Los Angeles…
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Drinking Chocolate: From Aztecs to Swiss Miss to Craft
When the days turn cooler, many of us turn to one of our favorite warm beverages – hot chocolate. Yet many don’t know that drinking chocolate has a history that dates back thousands of years. From over 3,000-year-old civilizations to commercialization to today, this chocolate beverage continues to evolve. Origins of Drinking Chocolate in Early…
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A Brief History of Cannabis
Ancient History of Cannabis The history of cannabis starts in the East. Dating back at least 12,000 years. Cannabis first shows up in ancient Taiwan and China. Pieces of hemp, the fiber that comes cannabis sativa, were discovered in artifacts like pottery and old medical journals. The Chinese emperor Shen Nung is the first person…
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The Bean: History of Coffee
The history of coffee is fascinating. In a few centuries, an obscure beverage has gone from being a local drink to being the subject of its own culture. Coffee at a Glance Some estimates reveal there could be anywhere from 25 to 100 coffee species in the world. Almost all trace their roots to the…