Does George Clooney Use Weed

Anthony Washington

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July 10, 2024

He is one the most famous global faces and is connected to tequila – but does George Clooney use weed?

Despite not having a hit movie in over 10 years, George Clooney is one of the planet’s A-listers. Mingling with royalty, the power elite at Davos, political heavyweights in the US or just hanging with other celebrities, Clooney is everywhere. When he married is wife Amal, the international media went wild with non stop coverage. But while he is seen as being tight with tequila, does George Clooney use weed?

Moving past his career in entertainment, he has become a fixture in the media. He weighs in on politics, promotes stylish living, and birthed a profitable tequila company. Clooney was hanging with friends, including Cindy Crawford’s husband Rande Gerber, and backed into launching Casamigos Tequila. While in Mexico they drank a lot of tequila and after trying a wide variety they decided to make their own. Diageo bought the company for a cool $1 billion.

Marijuana has many benefits, it can reduce stress from all the media following you. It is also healthier than alcohol, and doesn’t have the same bloating as booze. So it would make sense some celebrities would embrace the herb.

While world famous, Clooney is also very private. Prior to his marriage, he could be very coy about his private life. He came out of the closet as hardy tequila drinker when he launched his own brand. So it should be no surprise, it had to leak out he seems to be a big fan of magical green plant.

While filming Ocean 12, a cannabis cafe owner in Amsterdam recognized Mr. Clooney as a frequenter at his establishment during the time of the location filming in Amsterdam.

Diageo has a major stake in legalization with billions invested in the industry. It seems Clooney doesn’t mind speaking out on politics, maybe Clooney could be an advocate cannabis for all, especially patients and veterans.

Can CBD Take The Sting Out Of Summer Bug Bites

Amy Hansen

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July 10, 2024

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Can CBD Take The Sting Out Of Summer Bug Bites

Summer is time to enjoy the great outdoors, but a bug bite can put a nasty sting into your fun plans.

We are in the middle of summer, the time to enjoy the great outdoors with bbqs, picnics, beach trips, hiking or just gardening outside. You let the body soak up the sun and absorb as much vitamin D as possible. But with the the benefits of the summer months comes a pesky annoyance…bug bites. It seems bugs, especially mosquitos are drawn to certain people. And it can be an irritating, itchy mess. Warm weather also brings out other types of insects, but can CBD take the sting out of summer bug bites?

Like humans, insects love the summer. Since they are cold blooded, the environment regulates their body temperature, making them much more active. Larvae grow faster, their speed increases and mating peaks. It is a fiesta for the flys, mosquitoes and bees. Food is plentiful and partners are abundant. As there numbers boom, they see humans as a quick, tasty treat.

There are a variety of reasons bugs are draw to people. The smell of lactic acid and ammonia in your sweat is a bacon for bugs. Mosquitoes have a special receptor that helps them tune into the smell of your body odor. Even trace amounts on your socks and shoes can be enough to ring the dinner bell. Eating and drinking outdoors calls to insects because many of our food sources are also theirs.

Type O and Type A blood seems to be a mosquitoes’ preferred blood type as compared to B and AB. There is not much you can do about your genes.

When an insect sees light, it tells them a path is not blocked by a predator or obstacles. It also let’s them see food, which might be an innocent human sitting minding their own business.

Cannabis, CBD and hemp help ward off bugs. Consuming cannabis is one way to keep the pests away. The smoke can be a repellent. CBD and hemp oils and creams can also help. Hemp oil composition is dominated by (E)-caryophyllene, myrcene and α-pinene and is toxic to houseflies.

CBD oil and lotions are helpful with bug bites. Bites are partially inflamed and swollen causing red skin. CBD topicals can reduce the inflammation and swelling, so the bites will reduce and won’t feel as itchy. Definitely a benefit.

And the last note, despite the reputation for being busy, bees, flies, ants, and many other insects love their cocktails, especially beer. They get a similar buzz as humans. Keep your refreshment covered can help avoid them hanging around.

Can Marijuana Deepen Your Meditation

Sarah Johns

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July 9, 2024

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Meditation is very popular and can be helpful in times of change, growth or stress…and marijuana might help

Between 200-300 million people practice mediation around the world. The benefits include better sleep, reduced tension, help with focus and concentration and anxiety reduction. It can benefit you even if you just do it for 5-10 minutes. But with cannabis legal to over 50% of the US population, all of Canada and other parts of the world, can marijuana deepen your mediation?

The mornings are the ideal time to meditate, minds are not yet racing or cluttered with the days tasks and interaction. For regular mediation, 5-15 minutes is recommend, long enough for the benefit and yet short enough to be able to work into most days. All you need patience, some self-kindness, and a comfortable place to sit. So it is a low cost and portable activity. Drinking water afterwards can help re-ground and reawaken physical senses.

Marijuana can help keep the mind from wandering and also help focus on the breathing technique, which is central to meditating. Bringing cannabis into a meditation practice can help with the stress reduction to allow a more easy transition into the goal of the trance-like state Some microdose to meditate, some take in a little more, but it doesn’t take too much cannabis to enhance the experience.

Work with you budtender or from you own experience, choose a strain which will help you focus, relax and prepare for your day. One puff or a part of gummy should be enough to send you on your way. Too much and the urge to crawl back in bed may be too strong.

A wonderful side effect of meditating with cannabis is the bliss found can last throughout the day. Remember it is not a chore, but a tool for holistic well being. There’s no reason to feel overwhelmed, even if you’re going into the meditation with anxiety and a busy brain.

The ancient ritual of meditation has brought peace to many students of the practices. Why not give it a shot?

What Is Cannabis Juicing

Sarah Johns

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July 9, 2024

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it is popular, fun and filling – and some claim helpful to the body…juicing is big – but about doing it with cannabis?

Juicing is continuing to grow and become mainstream with juice bars popping up everwhere. It viewed as another way to eat healthy, quick and get some needed vegetables and fruits in just one drink. It has grown to over a $1 billion industry globally. So what is cannabis juicing? And does it make you high or give you any of the medical benefits?

Cold-press juices enable one to partake of the nutrients present in raw fruits, vegetables, and herbs that get lost once the products are heated or cooked. Juicing started popping up in the 1930s and then became popular during the healthy, hippy 70s. About the same time part of the mainstream public leaned into marijuana.

Adding raw cannabis leaves and buds to juice regime could be beneficial. While more research needs to be done as legalization grown, as a dietary aid it may increase the anti-oxidant and neuroprotective properties of the plant. Raw cannabis can contain 500mg to 1,000 mg of non-psychoactive THCA, CBDA, and CBGA. In comparison, the same amount of cannabis once heated contains 10 mg THC. Also, as the THC in cannabis only becomes psychoactive when heated, consuming raw cannabis allows one to get the benefits of the plant in a non-intoxicating way. So no, you don’t get stoned while having cannabis juice.

Raw cannabis appears to be particularly beneficial in treating inflammation and autoimmune disease. Unheated CBDA and THCA (THC-acid) both have attributed medicinal attributes, but there has been comparatively little scientific research into cannabinoid acids.

As with any other cannabis product, results vary according to an individual’s unique endocannabinoid system. Some people report a dramatic change after just one serving of raw cannabis juice, while others may take four to eight weeks to see full results.

Also, juicing is not for everyone. Speak with a medical professional before starting a cannabis juicing routine if one has any pre-existing medical conditions. People at potential risk include patients with kidney or gallbladder problems, as well as those taking blood-thinning drugs or medications that can be blocked by pomegranate or grapefruit juice.

How to make raw cannabis juice

Local dispensaries will not carry fresh leaves and buds. More dispensaries are carrying clones, so growing cannabis at home is becoming a viable option in those states where home grows are legal. Look for fresh organic cannabis plants grown without pesticides. Store leaves and buds in vegetable bags placed in the freezer or refrigerator to keep them fresh if not using them immediately.

Juice approximately 2 large buds and 15 to 20 large leaves. The buds should be clear not amber with the leaves picked while the plant is in the full flowering stage.

Soak the leaves for approximately five minutes, then juice them in a cold-press juicer or blender.

Adding freshly juiced organic fruits or vegetables to the cannabis juice will help cut the harsh taste of raw cannabis, and dilute the mixture so it goes down more smoothly.

Divide the cannabis juice into three servings and drink one serving with each meal.

Store freshly juiced cannabis in a tightly sealed container and put in the refrigerator where it should last for up to three days.

Cannabis Can Help Introverts Be More Social

Amy Hansen

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July 8, 2024

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Cannabis Can Help Introverts Be More Social

Get togethers can be miserable for introverts – marijuana can help.

Introverts have a tough go, extroverts think they need help, bur really they need time and space to adjust and think. Some introverts have anxiety, but not all. Introverts can’t be “fixed” if they go to the right event. The truth is has more nuisance and marijuana might help some. Introverts like more quiet to concentrate, may take time to make decisions, feel comfortable being alone and feel tried after being in a crowd. Some might think of them as shy or quiet, which is true for some but, again, not all.

Some research has shown introverted people tend to experience higher levels of anxiety. But not every introvert has social anxiety disorder, or social phobia. Social anxiety disorder is one of the five main types of anxiety disorders. It is significant nervousness, fear, or apprehension in social situations or when thinking about social situations. It is the next level of being worried about social situation. Some good new is cannabis can help introverts be more social.

the average america hasnt made a new friend in 5 years — Photo by Felix via rawpixel.com

Get togethers, big and small, are a way to experience new idea, meet potential friends or partner while engaging with new people. Sometimes it is just a work requirement which there is no escape. In the age of legalization, more introverts are sharing they are using microdosing as a way to manage social outings. Marijuana does not help every introvert and too much may heighten anxiety. Microdosing is 2.5-5mg at a time, which are about a half or quarter of a gummy.

But cannabis doesn’t change the core of a person, rather it pulls them out of their habitual thought. Allowing them to step out of themselves and experience something different or new without too much of a thought. The main psychoactive ingredient of cannabis, THC, stimulates the part of your brain which responds to pleasure, like food and sex. Consuming unleashes a chemical called dopamine, which gives you a euphoric, relaxed feeling.

If you plan to try it, go slow and see how it works. If you have social anxiety, you might want to consult with a health professional.

The Presidential Debate May Have Helped Marijuana

Terry Hacienda

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July 8, 2024

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The Presidential Debate May Have Helped Marijuana

The Presidential debate has fed the news cycle for almost two weeks…but is the real winner marijuana?

In a break from tradition, the two presidential candidate agreed to a new debate format hosted by CNN. Historically, the Commission on Presidential Debates ran the show, but both the leaders for the Republicans and Democrats went with a new, untested format for a 90 minutes, live debate. Since the June face off, media online along in person conversations continue to buzz about the results. But in a surprise, the presidential debate may have helped marijuana – making it a winner of the evening.

After promising to do more for the marijuana industry, the Biden administration waited until the almost last year of his term to make a major move. At the end of 2023, he encouraged federal agencies to consider rescheduling. The Federal Drug Agency (FDA) and Health and Human Service’s (HHS) recommended cannabis to be rescheduled to Schedule III, with Schedule III drugs defined as having a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence (Schedule III drugs include ketamine, anabolic steroids, and testosterone). It now sits with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), which isn’t the biggest fan.

This rescheduling will have a significant impact on state-legal cannabis businesses and consumers. Which is key to marijuana success. Roughly 85% believe marijuana should be legal in some form, but Congress and the Biden administration has been slow to act. But wit key young voters balancing weed along with political and economic issues….it is an easy win.

Will Congress Boost Hemp Total THC Limit To 1%? — Photo by anankkml/Getty Images

While the process is slowly moving, uncertainty remains. The DEA is currently in a feedback phase. The DEA has not be overly excited and some congress members have been lobbying against the change. Noticeably, the medical community has backed rescheduling.

Once the DEA publishes its proposed rule, it will be reviewed by the White House Office of Management and Budget (“White House”) and if approved, it would then proceed to a public comment period. Notably, the DEA could reschedule cannabis by issuing a final order and bypass the notice and comment period which would allow the change to become effective 30 days after publication in the Federal Register.

The current administration needs a big win with younger voters and to show strengthen and relevancy. This could help push him and the VP to be more decisive.

The Best Hacks To Have A Better Marijuana Experience

Anthony Washington

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July 8, 2024

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The Best Hacks To Have A Better Marijuana Experience

Sometimes you just want to up the experience – you deserve a treat or it was really a day – have we got a hack for you!

If you aren’t brand new to cannabis, you have gotten to know your high. Like alcohol, people tend to have a favorite which gives you an expected experience. It might have to do with taste, mood, or just a favorite go to. But sometimes, you want to change it up. You might want to to increases the chill, or the Monday was rough and you want to really wind down. Study after study says Monday’s are seen as the roughest day of the week. To help, here are the best hacks to have a better marijuana experience. Hopefully this will help you chill and relax.

These are meant to help in a crunch or add a little extra relaxation to your journey. These hacks are easy and can be used with things you might have around, especially if you are visiting and aren’t around your regular stuff.

A Penny

Many would say they are worthless, but they can come in handy in cannabis pinch. There are 150 billion pennies in circulation with another 138 billion in jars, on the street, in loafers, etc. If you don’t have a grinder handy, these is a quick hack to cutting your marijuana flower neatly and evenly. Take a penny and clean it thoroughly, then put your marijuana in a pillbox or small jar, drop the penny inside, close it up, and shake. Keep on shaking. After a vigorous workout, you’ll be left with some evenly cut marijuana. Almost like magic.

Mint

Mint helps in a variety of ways with smoking or vaping. Mint leaves can give you a smooth and relaxing effect, helping you breathe easier. If you feel a little adventurous, then the chocolate mint plant would be a great option. Its leaves smell like real chocolate. For the newer consumers, it can help you focus on something other than the munchies. It helps distract you from the urge of eating, similar to people who stop smoking tend to chew gum, mints can help keep your mind off blowing your diet.

Chocolate

If you are having a gummy, why not include some chocolate? When the two are consumed together, the chocolate helps better activate the brain receptors which produce feelings of euphoria induced by the cannabis. Chocolate contains anandamide, a natural cannabinoid binding to some of the same receptors in the brain as THC. Darker and richer chocolates like dark cocoa powder or raw cacao nibs are especially beneficial because they contain higher levels of anandamide.

Broccoli

The wink wink emoji for marijuana, broccoli can help you have after a particular stressful Monday. Broccoli is one of the best things to eat when consuming THC. The terpene will help the cannabinoids fight depression and reduce the pain. Broccoli contains high levels of terpene, Beta–caryophyllene, which binds to CB2 receptors in the body much like other cannabinoids. It can work synergistically with cannabinoids by helping to reduce pain, inflammation and depression. An excellent add on if you have had a tough day.

What Happens When You Smoke Two Cannabis Strains From The Same Bowl — Photo by Sharon McCutcheon via Unsplash

Compact or floppy discs

If you’re visiting your parents’ house, and in a pinch, you can rummage around and find some floppy discs. While most people will find them useless, they can help neatly pack bowls by using the middle hole of the disc. Easy, fast, and you’ll embrace a retro feel! May indulge in some 80s and 90s entertainment and let your cares sail away.

The Best Tips For Surviving A Plane Middle Seat

Sarah Johns

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July 5, 2024

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The Best Tips For Surviving A Plane Middle Seat

Winter or summer – flying can be tough. Their is a new trend called rawdogging, but there are better ways to make flying cough, or gulp, in the middle seat better…

Travel is remaining strong and the airlines are packing in more and more people to the same planes. The average legrooms decreased from a comfortable 35 inches to a cramped 28 inches, often found on low-cost carriers. While the actual seat width has also shrunk by as much as four inches over the past 30 years, leaving many seats with a narrow 16-inch width. So long flights in the middle seat can be a challenge, but the good thing is the right prep and mind set can make it more tolerable.

There is a new trend among some males called rawdogging. It takes the form of a monk-like asceticism while in the air, denying any entertainment, reading, food and just focusing on the space ahead. Apparently you can stare at the flight tracker as the only distraction. While meditation can make the trip a more enlightened experience, this sounds somewhat awful…especially for flights over 4 hours. Instead, here are the best tips surviving a plane middle seat.

Store your bag in the overhead bin

In order to stretch your legs and have some more space, take out all the items you need – headphones, water, books, tablets – and store your bag in the overhead bin. Just because flight attendants say there’s not enough space in the plane doesn’t mean that you should be in pain.

Have headphones and entertainment in hand

Having a middle seat means you are between two people, increasing the odds of having a talkative neighbor. Have a pair of efficient headphones in order to have an easy way out to talkative neighbors or just escape mental. Ways to lose your way while reading or getting lost in a movie another way. Load something you have really loved or want to enjoy so you can savor it even in tight quarters. This could be your change to binge watch something on your list.

Use the restroom before boarding

Before the whole plane boarding mayhem begins, make some time to visit the bathroom. Being in the middle seat means that you’ll likely be awoken by your window neighbor when they’re on their way to the restroom and you’ll have a hard time going there yourself if you’re shy about waking the person that’s on the aisle seat.

Gummies – either CBD or marijuana

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Chicago report low levels tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the main psychoactive compound in marijuana, does reduce stress. A discreet gummy can make the trip more relaxing and you might enjoy your entertainment of choice better. If you want the benefits without the high, consider a CBD gummy. Just make sure you plan for the timing as most gummies take longer to absorb into the system.

Pay extra and avoid it

If you still find the middle seat too uncomfortable, pay extra for an aisle or a window seat and avoid all of this drama. While getting a seat upgrade generally comes with a significant bump in ticket price, you’ll at least have the space you want for sleeping and stretching.

Beware If A Pool Has A Strong Chlorine Smell

Anthony Washington

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July 5, 2024

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Beware If A Pool Has A Strong Chlorine Smell

With summer heat waves in full force, a cool dip in the pool is a great solution…but beware if a pool has this strong smell – it is clue for something icky.

There are almost 11 million swimming pools in the US. This include private, community, school and hotel pools. Some 36% of children and 15% of adults enjoy pools at least six times a year. Nothing says summer than lounging by the pool with a drink and some good music. With summer heat waves, a cool dip is the most refreshing thing you can imagine. But, if you are in a shared pool, you need to be a little careful and beware if a pool has a strong chlorine smell.

A quick check to see fi the pool is clean includes clear water, the side and base aren’t slimy, the pool filters are working and there is no strong pool smell. The smell of chlorine makes us think of summer and suggests a the swimming pool is clean. But the CDC says don’t be fooled and it is not truly accurate. In fact, a pool that smells heavily of chemicals and chlorine likely means there’s a lot of bacteria and contaminants in there.

Chlorine is added to pools as a way of preventing germs and keep it clean. But, the chemical is still affected by what comes off of swimmers’ bodies, like sweat, fecal matter, urine, deodorant, makeup and dirt. These contaminants mix in with the chlorine and result in chloramines, which are the chemicals responsible for the strong pool smell. They appear more frequently in pools where there’s not a lot of ventilation, especially if these are located indoors.

Side effects of contact with chloramine include:

Nasal irritation, coughing, wheezing
Triggered asthma attacks
Red, itchy eyes
Skin irritation and rashes

A clean pool should have no smell at all and it should have a clear and blue-ish color. If the water is muddy and the feel of it is slimy, it means that the pool hasn’t been properly cleaned and that it can harm you skin. It’s also important to remember that, no matter how annoying and boring it is, you should always shower before you enter the pool in order to prevent the development of more chloramines. Urinating in the pool is also out of the question as it really brings out the chloramines.

Did You Know This About The 4th Of July

Anthony Washington

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July 3, 2024

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It is the big American holiday – but did you know these things?

The 4th of July is when the US celebrates its Independence Day. It is the huge summer holiday filled with bbq, fireworks, parades and more. But did you know these things about the holiday? The first organized celebration took place in 1777 in Philadelphia and Boston. Four years later, Massachusetts made it an official state holiday. It wasn’t until almost a hundred years later when made it a federal holiday in 1870. It was part of a package including New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Almost 87% of people plan to celebrate the day. A whopping 47% plan on purchasing alcohol as one way to mark the founding of the country. Beer is the top choice, followed by wine and then alcohol.

But despite those big numbers – did you know this is the most popular thing about the holiday – fireworks. They were there at the beginning and remain popular with 60% looking to watch the show. And not just the planned community as seen on TV fireworks. Since Covid, firework sales in America have grown to $2.3 billion, local American pyromaniacs spent three times more on fireworks in 2023 than they did in 2012.

And did you know blue is one of the hardest colors to make in a firework? The Italians in the 1800s figured out how to add colors. Putting metal salts which would glow and emit bright colors when heated created the dazzling spectrums of lights. While the boom is made by the explosion of gunpowder, the snap, crackle and pop are made with a little chemistry. The campfire-like crackle comes from small granules of bismuth compounds. The granules burn quickly, one after the other, giving the famed crackling sound.

The holiday is filled filled with food and 58% of the country will be grilling or barbecuing. Grocery stories are making a killing selling top favorites of burger patties, hot dogs, deli salads, vegetable trays and mixed fresh vegetables, and potato chips (in that order). In a survey, ketchup is a top condiment for burgers followed by mustard, then mayo. When is comes to what to put on the burger cheese is at 67%, followed by lettuce then tomatoes.

For extreme eating, Nathan’s National Hot Dog Eating Contest can fill you up! The first was held in 1972 and continues at the original location on Coney Island. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the competition was dominated by the Japanese, but winners have branched out since. It is part of Major League Eating (MLE), the organization overseeing professional competitive eating events and television specials. While there are 150 million hot dogs eaten on the 4th, the world record at the contest is 76 within 10 minutes. Condiments are not allowed.

While the Flintstone’s did a July 4th special when they were in prime time (pre-streaming), the holiday also received a classic Rankin Bass stop-motion special. They squeezed the famous holiday characters Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer into a special to save the 4th. They mixed in a circus, magic, Mrs. Claus and more.

On the other end of the entertainment spectrum is the famous Boston Symphony Fireworks concert. Started originally in 1929 with the first free Esplanade Concert, it was revived in 1974 and continues on TV to the delight of music lovers.

And lastly, did you know this about the 4th Of July? For the romantic minded, the backdrop of fireworks, beer and burgers make the 4th the 10th most popular day for marriage proposals.

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Does George Clooney Use Weed

He is one the most famous global faces and is connected to tequila – but does George Clooney use weed?

Can CBD Take The Sting Out Of Summer Bug Bites

Summer is time to enjoy the great outdoors, but a bug bite can put a nasty sting into your fun plans.

Can Marijuana Deepen Your Meditation

Meditation is very popular and can be helpful in times of change, growth or stress…and marijuana might help

What Is Cannabis Juicing

it is popular, fun and filling – and some claim helpful to the body…juicing is big – but about doing it with cannabis?

How to make raw cannabis juice

The Presidential Debate May Have Helped Marijuana

The Presidential debate has fed the news cycle for almost two weeks…but is the real winner marijuana?

The Best Hacks To Have A Better Marijuana Experience

Sometimes you just want to up the experience – you deserve a treat or it was really a day – have we got a hack for you!

A Penny

Mint

Chocolate

Broccoli

Compact or floppy discs

The Best Tips For Surviving A Plane Middle Seat

Winter or summer – flying can be tough. Their is a new trend called rawdogging, but there are better ways to make flying cough, or gulp, in the middle seat better…

Store your bag in the overhead bin

Have headphones and entertainment in hand

Use the restroom before boarding

Gummies – either CBD or marijuana

Pay extra and avoid it

Beware If A Pool Has A Strong Chlorine Smell

With summer heat waves in full force, a cool dip in the pool is a great solution…but beware if a pool has this strong smell – it is clue for something icky.

Did You Know This About The 4th Of July

It is the big American holiday – but did you know these things?

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