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Gossip: Blac Chyna Makes More Money Than Rob Kardashian; Vanity Fair Refuses Angelina Jolie Retraction

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Gossip: Blac Chyna Makes More Money Than Rob Kardashian; Vanity Fair Refuses Angelina Jolie Retraction

Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian are reportedly close to finalizing negotiations on a custody agreement for their daughter, Dream.

The most surprising aspect of the settlement is that Blac Chyna actually brings home way more money than Rob Kardashian and there’s a chance he could go after her for child support.

via TMZ:

Sources close to the situation tell TMZ … neither Rob nor BC has requested child support from the other … yet. If that changes though, Rob would likely be the one asking for a couple of reasons.

First, Rob has Dream more often than Chyna — we’re told that’s always been the case. Second, she makes way more money than he does. We’re told Rob banks very little on his own outside of the family reality show. Chyna, on the other hand, makes huge chunks of change on appearances and hosting gigs.

So, even if custody ends up being a 50/50 split … there’s at least the possibility Rob could eventually go after her for support. But right now, that’s not on the table, and we’re told they’re close to reaching a settlement.

Vanity Fair Refuses Angelina Jolie Retraction

On August 1, Jolie’s lawyer contacted V.F., saying Peretz had “mistakenly” reported the incident, and asked us to run a statement, excerpts of which follow: “The casting crew showed the children the camera and sound recording material, explaining to them that they were going to be asked to act out a part. . . . The children were not tricked as some have suggested. . . . All of the children auditioning were made aware of the fictional aspect of the exercise and were tended to at all times by relatives or guardians from NGOs. . . . We apologize for any misunderstanding.”

Jolie’s lawyer also asked us to remove the original paragraph from the online version of Peretz’s story and to publish the above statement prominently, with the title “Angelina Jolie Correction” in the October edition of V.F. and also on VF.com. In response to these requests, V.F. reviewed the transcript and audiotape of Peretz’s interview with Jolie for the story. Peretz had recorded it on two devices. A transcript of the relevant section is reproduced below.

AJ: But it was very hard to find a little Loung. And so it was what they call a slum school. I don’t think that’s a very nice word for it, but a school for kids in very poor areas.

And I think, I mean they didn’t know. We just went in and—you just go in and do some auditions with the kids. And it’s not really an audition with children. We had this game where it would be—and I wasn’t there and they didn’t know what they were really doing. They kind of said, “Oh, a camera’s coming up and we want to play a game with you.” And the game for that character was “We’re going to put some money on the table. Think of something that you need that money for.” Sometimes it was money, sometimes it was a cookie. [Laughter] “And then take it.” And then we would catch them. “We’re going to catch you, and we’d like you to try to lie that you didn’t have it.”

So it was very interesting seeing the kids and how they would—some were very conscious of the camera. They were actually—there are so many talented kids in this country. But Srey Moch was the only child that stared at that money for a very, very long time before she picked it up, and then bravely, brazenly lying, like was trying to hide, but then she also kind of—

EP: Wait. This is the girl, Loung.

AJ: This is the girl. And then when she was forced to give it back became very kind of like strong, emotional, she became overwhelmed with emotion that she was—and she just—all of these different things flooded out. And I don’t think she or her family would mind me saying when she was later asked what that money was for, she said her grandfather died and they didn’t have enough money for a nice funeral.

After reviewing the audiotape, V.F. stands by Peretz’s story as published.
[From Vanity Fair]

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Science Says This Is The Funniest Word In The English Language

Brendan Bures
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Science Says This Is The Funniest Word In The English Language

Say, if you will, the word “booty.” If you’re sitting in at the office or the airport, or perhaps alone in a dark room, say “booty” aloud and chances are you’ll laugh. Well randomly saying “booty” is kind of weird, so maybe you won’t laugh. But according to science, you should laugh.

A pair of researchers at the Department of Psychology of the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom were curious why some words and topics lend themselves to humor while others cause us to be offended.

As the researchers wrote in the journal Behavior Research Methods where they published their study last month:

The appreciation of humor is a fundamental, albeit mysterious, part of human cognition. […] What makes one thing funnier than another? And what makes some topics inviolable in relation to humor? […] The aim of providing this data is to help enrich the resources available for understanding the cognitive, developmental, and applied aspects of humor.

The researchers culled a list of 4,997 words determined from previous research. Following a practice session, they gave participant 200 words that were randomly selected to rate on a scale of 1 to 5, 1 classifying the word was “humorless,” a 5 indicating “humorous.” As the researchers noted, this analysis was “a highly rudimentary ‘fruit fly’ version, at the level of a single word.” If a single word was funny, it could establish a topical word map investigating comedy at a lexical level.

Testing 821 participants via Amazon’s Mechanical Turk, the data showcased that “booty” was the funniest word. The least funniest meanwhile, was “rape.” Check the full results:

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Researchers also tested a single word’s humor as stated between males and females. The study’s participants were split 58 percent female to 42 percent male. This established certain outliers in which males or females found certain words funnier than the other gender. For example, males found “brand” and “bondage” were funnier words to males while females thought “giggle” and “juju” were funnier.

The researchers also tested amongst age. As expected, some words were outliers in humor to young people compared to older participants. Here are those results:

Screenshot via Engelthaler and Hills, Behavior Research Methods (2017)

Of course these results should be taken with a grain of salt. As New York Magazine pointed out, researchers might have an Amazon Mechanical Turk problem. Scientists have stated concern over Mechanical Turk’s methodology, as you don’t know who the participants are and they could be reporting false information. In addition, those who perform Mechanical Turk tasks tend to be on the younger and liberal side, as the magazine indicated.

But, c’mon now. You already knew “booty” was a pretty funny word. Now the science kind of backs it up.

Jobs You Don’t Know About In The Marijuana Industry

Ashley Priest
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Jobs You Don’t Know About In The Marijuana Industry

The emerging legal marijuana industry despite what some may believe is made up of more than just growers, extractors, and budtenders. The legal cannabis industry as we know it couldn’t and wouldn’t exist without the many ancillary services that cater to it. Just like with many other successful industries there are a multitude of different ancillary services working behind the scenes that help make it all possible. If you’ve thought about entering into the cannabis industry but were uncertain on where your niche could lie chances are you already possess skills or knowledge that could be very beneficial to cannabis businesses.

Professionals from many different backgrounds and areas are proving to be the backbone of what has been noted as being one of the most booming industries since the .com era. Let’s take a look at a few of the ancillary services that are helping the cannabis industry bud into the success that it is today.

Marketing Professionals

Digital Marketing- Seeing how cannabis related businesses are unable to advertise through many of the traditional methods, digital marketing is a key component of most business plans. This means that if you have experience with marketing businesses through digital means such as social media, newsletter campaigns and others, there is a need for your skills in the cannabis industry.

Graphic Design- From packaging and product labeling to business branding there is an extensive need for individuals with graphic design skills within the cannabis space. Graphic design like in many other industries allows for businesses, brands, and products to stand out amongst the rest.

IT/Software Professionals

Software Development – Just like many other industries of this century, the cannabis industry relies highly upon software and technology. Professionals with software and app development skills are in high demand throughout the cannabis industry.

Legal Professionals

Lawyers– From criminal defense to litigation, trademark, and other legal specialties there is an elevated need for legal professionals such as lawyers within the cannabis sector. This is especially true in emerging regions where the implementation of a legal cannabis industry is just starting to blossom.

Technical Writers- When it comes to the fine print, cannabis businesses and organizations must be on point like a well put together joint when it comes to the wording in things such as pieces of legislation, terms and conditions and contracts. This is where the need for technical writers is on the rise within the industry.

Security Professionals

From physical security professionals on site at cannabis dispensaries and cultivation centers to cybersecurity professionals behind the scenes, the cannabis industry depends highly upon security experts. With cannabis businesses only being allowed to operate as cash businesses in many markets, there is also a need for security professionals with money transport experience as well.

As you can see there are numerous different ancillary services that help make the cannabis industry the success that it is today. Many of the professionals catering to the industry do not work in positions that ever work with the plant directly. So, if you lack the knowledge of cultivation or extracting, don’t cash your bowl in on working in the cannabis industry because there is still a high chance that the industry needs you and the skills you possess from previous lines of work.

Can Washingtonians Grow Their Own Weed? Here’s The Scoop

Daniel Shortt
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Can Washingtonians Grow Their Own Weed? Here’s The Scoop

In 2015, Washington passed Senate Bill 5052, which allowed medical marijuana patients and their designated providers to grow cannabis plants for personal medical use and band together to form medical marijuana cooperatives. That bill did not provide a legal pathway for cooperatives, medical marijuana patients, or designated providers to acquire plants. It also did not allow retail sales of plants directly to consumers. In 2016, the Washington Legislature passed legislation allowing cooperatives to purchase plants from licensed marijuana producers, but failed to address the ability of other patients to acquire plants.

Washington lawmakers recently addressed this issue with Senate Bill 5131, which allows qualifying patients and designated caregivers to purchase cannabis plants directly from licensed marijuana producers. A “qualifying patient” is a person who has been recommended medical marijuana by a healthcare professional and a “designated caregiver” is a person the qualifying patient designates in writing as authorized to procure medical cannabis. Qualifying patients can enter into a medical marijuana authorization database and receive a recognition card from the state. Not all qualifying patients enter the database and so some qualifying patients do not hold recognition cards. Carrying a recognition card brings advantages, such as tax discounts and the right to purchase larger quantities of marijuana in a single transaction.

All Washington marijuana patients can grow marijuana for their personal use, unlike recreational users, but qualifying patient cardholders can grow more. Cardholders may cultivate six cannabis plants at home (up to fifteen plants if their physician recommends it) which can yield a maximum of eight ounces of useable marijuana. Cardholders can also join state-registered medical marijuana cooperatives to cultivate marijuana with four other patients. Patients who are not cardholders may grow up to four cannabis plants and possess up to six ounces of useable marijuana produced from those plants, but cannot join a cooperative.

SB 5131 also allows qualifying patient cardholders to purchase immature plants and clones:

Qualifying patients and designated providers, who hold a recognition card and have been entered into the medical marijuana authorization database, may purchase immature plants or clones from a licensed marijuana producer as defined in RCW 69.50.101.

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) recently issued an interim policy statement that describes how members of cooperatives, cardholder, and cardholder’s designated providers can purchase cannabis plants and seeds but makes no mention of how patients without qualifying patient cards can purchase seeds. The LCB is mandating that Washington State cannabis producers receive documentation before selling plants or seeds. Members of a cooperative must show a valid recognition card and a copy of the letter from the LCB confirming the person is part of a registered cooperative. Qualifying patients must show a valid recognition card. It appears that there still is no means for patients who do not enter the database and receive a recognition card to legally obtain seeds to grow their own medical cannabis.

The LCB’s policy statement provides additional guidance on the sale of plants and seeds. Immature plants or clones are defined as plants that have no flower, are less than 12 inches in height and less than 12 inches in diameter. Producers must abide by security and traceability requirements including a 24-hour waiting period imposed on all cannabis transfers. Patients and providers must notify a producer 24 hours before picking up plants or seeds. All transfers must occur on the producer’s licensed property and deliveries are prohibited. Cooperatives, patients, and caregivers are not permitted to purchase more plants than they were authorized to grow by a physician or under Washington law. The patient or caregiver must buy the plant in person and producers cannot sell to anyone other than those who called in on a product. Sales tax applies to the sale of plants or seeds, but the state’s marijuana excise tax does not.

You can find more on SB 5131 at the following links:

Daniel Shortt is an attorney at Harris Bricken, a law firm with lawyers in Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Barcelona, and Beijing. This story was originally published on the Canna Law Blog. 

NJ Patients Want Marijuana For Autism And Anxiety

Kent Gruetzmacher
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NJ Patients Want Marijuana For Autism And Anxiety

While 29 states as well as The District of Columbia have legalized medical marijuana programs in some form, there are great disparages concerning exactly what it means to be a “cannabis patient.” To illustrate, all that you need to get a “doctor’s recommendation” for medical marijuana in California is a state issued ID and some sort of subjectively formulated “ailment.”

For many medical cannabis doctors in California, patients do not need to substantiate these medical claims with any paper work whatsoever. Point being, attaining legal, medically sanctioned cannabis in California is simple—almost to the point of blatant exploitation on the part of doctors. To turn to the other side of the nation, in New Jersey the medical marijuana program is currently in the threshold of debate concerning subjective views and objective fact pertaining to the herb’s true medicinal value. Quite the opposite of California, the medical marijuana program in New Jersey has been recognized as one of the most regulated in the nation—with only 13,200 registered patients with mostly terminal diagnoses.

Cannabis advocates in New Jersey are pressing to have the number of the state’s qualified list of medical marijuana ailments raised from 12 to 55. For those that are suffering from, or have family members diagnosed with, medical issues such as autism, chronic pain, arthritis, and migraine headaches this push for an expanded list of state sanctioned ailments is long overdue. To add to the overall complexity of the debate, cannabis advocates are also pressing for more subjectively qualified conditions to be added to the list—including treatment for opioid addiction and anxiety. Perhaps these less medically recognized (and sometimes personally manifested) disorders are causing the most resistance on the conservative side of the debate. Because, both addictive behaviors and anxiety are extremely difficult to diagnose in an objective fashion. Point being, by endorsing these subjective disorders New Jersey could open itself up to the sort of “free-wheeling” medical marijuana market currently taking place in California—with potential influxes in “grey market” cannabis activity.

Legal speculation aside, for those suffering from debilitating disorders such as chronic pain and autism the option of medical marijuana as an alternative to prescription medications is a welcome concept. Quite notably, and not without irony, the use of cannabis to sooth chronic pain problems can greatly help circumvent the prescriptions of powerful opioids. These life-debilitating drugs often lead to intense physical addictions that, as aforementioned, can also be treated with medical marijuana. For autistic patients, a number of reputable studies have taken place in Israel which show that the use of medical cannabis can greatly improve the quality of one’s life. Most notably, and in one of the most extreme cases of the Israeli studies, a mother reported that her 12 year old autistic son is now “speaking relentlessly” due to cannabis use, after never uttering a word in his entire life.

Cali Ghost Town To Become Inclusive Marijuana Destination

Mary Schumacher
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Cali Ghost Town To Become Inclusive Marijuana Destination

As the U.S. opens its policies to legal and medical marijuana state by state, it’s been awhile since Americans had to go to Amsterdam or Jamaica for a recreational weed experience. As any cannabis enthusiast will tell you, however, being surrounded by the freed plant is a super treat. Well, now a new marijuana destination is ready to rise in Nipton, California, where the entire town was purchased at a clean $5M by cannabis company American Green, Corp.

American Green was one of the first publicly traded tech companies in the cannabis realm and now has over 50,000 individual shareholders. They’ve been in the biz for 18 years and now they’ve set their sights even higher. Their mission is, “to be the cannabis and industrial hemp industry, seed-to sale innovator.”

Innovation seems to be a forte. American Green plans on using existing Nipton structures as well as building from the ground up. The plan is to use sustainable practices and run the entire town on clean energy sources. Over the next 18 months, a plant to make water infused with CBD will go up, edibles shops will abound, retail stores will of course be included and, our personal favorite, artist in residency programs will also be incorporated.

Recreational cannabis becomes officially legal in California on January 1st, which likely prompted the timing of the town’s purchase. Nipton is located in San Bernardino County, 12 miles from of Primm, NV, in SE California. From a gold miners destination to a little cattle town to a social hub and now to the green rush’s calling, Nipton is destined to go down in history.

There’s the legal weed experience and then there’s this. If all goes as planned, the town of Nipton will be a heightened, truly immersive experience that will offer nothing like it before. Creating a utopian green town for the green rush is ambitious, but sounds oh so delicious. And the clean energy is simply the icing on the space cake.

American Green has indicated that they hope other companies and places will follow suit. Project Manager for American Green, Stephen Sheran, pointed out in Bloomberg, “The Gold Rush built this city. The Green rush can keep it moving the way people envisioned it years ago.”

Gossip: RHONY’s Luann de Lesseps And Tom D’Agostino Divorcing After 7 Months; Patti Stanger Says Bethenny Frankel Doesn’t Deserve Love

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Gossip: RHONY’s Luann de Lesseps And Tom D’Agostino Divorcing After 7 Months; Patti Stanger Says Bethenny Frankel Doesn’t Deserve Love

Luann de Lesseps confirmed on Twitter Thursday that she and her husband of less than one year, Tom D’Agostino, jointly filed for divorce, days after shutting down rumors that their relationship was in trouble.

“It’s with great sadness that Tom & I agreed to divorce,” she posted. “We care for each other very much, hope you respect our privacy during this sad time!”

The reason for the move to Splitsville was not revealed.

“Tom and I are in love, and marriage takes work,” the 52-year-old “Real Housewives of New York” star said in a statement to People on July 17. “We are working on this together.”

One of Luann’s fellow housewives, Sonja Morgan, revealed in an episode that she had previously hooked up with D’Agostino before the pair’s engagement. D’Agostino, the CEO of Smart Source, also dated “RHONY” cast member Ramona Singer.

Patti Stanger Says Bethenny Frankel Doesn’t Deserve Love

Love guru Patti Stanger was joined by other notable guests at the New York City premiere screening of WE tv’s Season 2 of “Million Dollar Matchmaker” (premiering Friday, August 4 at 10 PM ET/PT) at The Whitby Hotel followed by a lively cocktail hour.

WE tv hosted the screening which was introduced by the Executive Vice President of Development & Original Programming of WE tv Lauren Gellert and Stanger who described the season two premiere episode being screened as a “labor of love,” featuring “Bachelorette” and “Bachelorette in Paradise” alums Vinny Ventiera and Daniel Maguire who enjoyed the show from the audience with close family members. Stanger was joined by other notable guests including; Dorinda Medley (“The Real Housewives of New York”), Kelly Bensimon (“The Real Housewives of New York”); Kathy and Rich Wakile (“The Real Housewives of New Jersey”), Claudia Jordan (“The Real Housewives of Atlanta”), John Mahdessian (“The Real Housewives of New York”); Pattifleur Berenger (“The Real Housewives of Melbourne”), Donna D’Errico (“Baywatch”), Karen Huger (“The Real Housewives of Potomac”), Olivia Caridi (“Bachelor”) and close friend Jill Zarin (“The Real Housewives of New York”) along with her daughter Ally Zarin.

The audience was treated to a Q&A panel with Stanger, which was hosted by comedian and talk show host Michelle Collins. At one point, Collins asked Stanger who she would not match, and she immediately answered Bethenny Frankel (“The Real Housewives of New York”), which was followed by gasps from the audience. Stanger went on to explain that “She [Frankel] is not kind. We were really good friends, the three of us. And what she did to Jill – threw her under the bus, told her to get a hobby… It was awful. So, I said, ‘Don’t do that. Bobby gave you the world, let you travel with him, paid for you, did for you.’ When people are mean to other people, they don’t deserve love, Sorry.”

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5 Ways To Know If You’ve Met A Narcissist On The First Date

Maria Loreto
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5 Ways To Know If You’ve Met A Narcissist On The First Date

Figuring out if your date is a narcissist is hard, especially when you’re just meeting them. Narcissists tend to be charming and self-assured, a quality that’s initially very attractive.

Since discovering the characteristics of a narcissist on a first date is pretty hard, so we’ve come up with this handy list of things to look out for. Here are 5 easy ways to spot if your date is a crazy egotist: 

Conversation Always Revolves Around Them 

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No matter what you’re discussing, your date will always find a way to turn the conversation in their desired direction: themselves. When you’re first meeting them, it’s not an unwelcome thing, because you’ll never run out of things to talk about. But after several dates the charm will wear off, and you’ll feel hurt that they don’t care about establishing a conversation or having a meaningful exchange with you.

Your Interests And Issues Are Almost Never Discussed

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When you go home you’ll realize that you didn’t share much about yourself and that you have about 5 dates worth of information on them. Feeling neglected after first dates is a warning bell that things aren’t going according to plan.

They’re Picky About The Seating Arrangements

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While you may think that it’s charming that your date wants to get the best possible table at a restaurant so that you spend the perfect evening, you’ll realize that their need to control everything is just a reflection of their narcissism. These people care about their appearances and won’t be happy with a table that’s in a lonely corner or near the entrance of the kitchen.

They’re Great In Social Situations

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Narcissists handle themselves very well on social situations, being charming to everyone they encounter as long as they don’t disrupt their image.

Money Is Very Important To Them

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They will want to pay for dinner and for everything else that you do, making sure you know how much money they’re spending. They’ll highlight everything they had to do to get this particular reservation, making you realize that all of their hard work is not for you.

Eat These 7 Foods To Help Prevent Summer Sunburn

Amy Hansen
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Eat These 7 Foods To Help Prevent Summer Sunburn

Sunblock is a must when heading outside into the sunny rays of summer, but did you know you can actually add another layer of protection with food? Here are 7 foods you can eat that will protect you from a summer sunburn and help you heal if it’s already too late.

Chia Seeds

Omega 3 fatty acids are essential for reducing (and preventing) the effect of sun, and are important in reducing the risk of some skin cancers all together. Studies have shown that these essential fatty acids also slows the rate of a sunburn, just like sunscreen.

RELATED: 7 Summer Cocktail Hacks That Are Everything When The Heat Is On

Along with its superfood brethren flaxseeds, chia seeds contains 2,500mg of omega-3s in a single tablespoon. Plus, they can be added to ANYTHING: soups, cereals, smoothies…or just add some water or nut milk and let the seeds soak up the liquid to form a creamy chia “pudding.”

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Walnuts

Walnuts pack even more of an omega-3 punch, with 2,500 mg in 1/4 cup (that’s about a small handful of nuts). Both walnuts and almonds are high in vitamin E, which is a vital antioxidant found to help ward off skin damage when paired with beta-carotene rich foods (carrots, sweet potatoes and other orange plant foods).

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Tomatoes

British researches found that consuming lycopene-rich tomato paste may protect against sunburn and sun-induced skin aging

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Strawberries & Raspberries

Researches proved that strawberry extract added to skin cell cultures “acts as a protector against ultraviolet radiation as well as increasing its viability and reducing damage to DNA.”

And the same pigment that gives raspberries their red hue also protects them from oxidative damage. Fruit salad time!

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Guavas

Full of vitamin C, this antioxidant bomb of a fruit is a great skin protector.

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Green Tea

One study found that: The use of polyphenols (the antioxidant found in green tea) in combination with sunscreens or skin care lotions may provide an effective strategy for mitigating the effects of UV radiation that will lead to the prevention of the skin from different skin diseases caused by excessive sun exposures including the risk of non-melanoma skin cancer in humans.

Nobody said you couldn’t add some cannabis to your green tea. Intrigued? We’ve got you covered.

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Sweet Potato

Just like carrots, sweet potatoes are high in beta-carotene and vitamin C, which doubles the potency of this skin-protecting food. (And, yes, yams are sweet potatoes).

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Pumpkin Spice Is Here Signaling Summer Is Over

Jillian Peterson
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Pumpkin Spice Is Here Signaling Summer Is Over

What better way to celebrate the first day of August than with pumpkin spice, right? I mean, who isn’t already wringing their hands in anticipation of cold weather, hot coffee and riding boots?

World Market decided that it’d get a leg-up on the cold weather competition by releasing this autumnal blend using the tagline, “It’s never too early for fall flavors!” But isn’t it? Really?

Get settled into your overstuffed chair with your Pendleton throw as you “sip subtle notes of pumpkin pie with hints of nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon.” Mmm…Thanksgiving!

Related: The Pumpkin Spice Latte Is A Delightful Twitter Troll

Other flavors include Bourbon Pecan and Caramel Apple.

About 20 years ago, pumpkin spice and fall hadn’t found and fallen in love yet. Starbuck’s began working on a big fall beverage. Peter Dukes was part of the team to find an autumn beverage to delight the masses.

“We started with a huge brainstorm list and filled the wall with ideas,” Dukes said. “We probably had at least a hundred ideas up on the wall. And once we got those ideas, we started to whittle away at them and came down to a list of about 20 different flavors including chocolate and caramel – the most popular flavors to pair with coffee – and there was orange and cinnamon … and there was pumpkin there as well.”

When they asked potential customers what flavors they were likely to purchase, it was the chocolate and caramel beverages that reliably performed best. But there was something special about pumpkin. It scored high on “uniqueness.” Dukes and the team decided to explore it a bit further and keep it on their short list.

For the three months, the team refined the recipe, handcrafted with espresso, pumpkin spice sauce, and steamed milk – topped off with whipped cream and a dash of pumpkin pie topping. In a taste test alongside the chocolate and caramel beverages, pumpkin was the clear winner.

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