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Arnold Schwarzenegger Was Once A Cult 70s Marijuana Icon

Brendan Bures
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Was Once A Cult 70s Marijuana Icon

Perhaps it’s all the blockbuster movies or his governorship or his latest rap debut, but some people forget Arnold Schwarzenegger was once a cult cannabis icon, which began during his career-launching bodybuilding days in the 70s. Schwarzenegger won the title of Mr. Universe at just 20-years-old and would be crowned Mr. Olympia seven times over the course of his career, with his 1975 victory famously captured in the 1977 documentary Pumping Iron.

If you’ve never seen Pumping Iron — an exaggerated account of Arnie’s time in the gym, efforting to recapture his muscular figure after losing weight for a role in 1976’s Stay Hungry — it’s well worth the watch. Schwarzenegger was infamous for ripping bong hits post workouts, and after defeating Lou Ferrigno (yes, the guy who played the Hulk) in the 1975 Mr. Olympia competition, Arnie let the cameras capture him enjoying a celebratory joint for Pumping Iron.

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It wasn’t a fake scripted moment either. “I did smoke a joint and I did inhale,” Schwarzenegger admitted in a 2002 CBS interview.

And if that wasn’t enough to solidify Arnie’s cult cannabis icon status, take this anecdote from none other than Tommy Chong. Back in the 70s, Chong couldn’t keep up with Schwarzenegger and his bodybuilding buddies when it came to bong hits, as he recently told Joe Rogan on the comedian’s podcast.

“When I smoked with Arnold, Dave Draper and all these muscle-heads would come around, and they got a big bong,” Chong said, as first reported by Civilized. “Thing was, they put like an ounce in the bowl. Then they’d fire it up, and they’d suck on it so hard, whoever exploded the bowl into the water—if you made it explode, you were the hero. So all the muscle-heads are taking a big hit. Arnold takes a big hit, the thing explodes.

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Then they handed it to me,” Chong said, laughing as his bong hit wasn’t as massive as Arnold’s or the other bodybuilders. “They just looked at me like, ‘Yeah, okay, go sit over there somewhere.'”

You can watch the full interview with Tommy Chong below.

Guess Which Country Smokes The Most Weed

Brendan Bures
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Guess Which Country Smokes The Most Weed

If you had to guess which country consumed the most cannabis in the world, you’d surely start with places where the plant is at least legalized. Uruguay, for instance, legalized cannabis in 2013. Another choice might be Canada, which passed adult-use marijuana legislation in 2018. Heck, you could even pick countries where the drug is partially legalized, like the United States or Netherlands.

But if you picked any of those countries, you’d be wrong. That honor would instead go to Nigeria, a country where 19.4% of the population over the age of 18 have consumed marijuana in the past year, according to a Business Day report. That translates to an estimated 20.3 million Nigerians consuming marijuana a year, spending an estimated $15.3 billion dollars on the plant.

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Furthermore, New Frontier data indicates that at least 12% of Nigerians light up monthly. All this comes as a slight surprise, considering cannabis is illegal in Nigeria, though the western Ondo state is considering plans to create a medical marijuana program.

Don’t worry North American cannabis users, you fall close behind the Nigerians. Canadians came in second in marijuana consumption, with 15.8% of the population using marijuana, while the United States placed third, as 15% of Americans consume cannabis.

However, it’s other African nations like Ethiopia and Morocco that round up the top 10. In fact, the demand for cannabis is huge in Africa with an estimated market of $37 billion USD, which is mostly serviced by illicit trade.

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“Three of the world’s top 10 cannabis-consuming nations are in Africa, highlighting both the importance of cannabis reform and related business opportunities throughout the region,” Giadha Aguirre de Carcer, New Frontier Data’s Founder and CEO, told BusinessDay.

African countries already grow some of the most sought-after strains across the world. But if the continent embraces cannabis reform, it could be the next global cannabis superpower, making it a potential goldmine for investors.

Meme Of The Week: ‘And I Oop’ Is The Internet’s New Favorite Expression

Maria Loreto
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Meme Of The Week: ‘And I Oop’ Is The Internet’s New Favorite Expression

This meme is ancient in internet years, having made its first appearance in a 2015 video from Jasmine Masters called “Jasmine Masters handle your liquor.”

In it, Masters, a drag queen from “RuPaul’s Drag Race”, advises people on how to handle their liquor. Although the content is valid and very entertaining, the thing that made it go viral doesn’t happen until the very end of the clip, when the now iconic expression is introduced.

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Like with many internet things, it’s hard to find what makes this video so appealing to so many people, although I think there’s just something very truthful and hilarious about Masters’ reaction.

The ‘and I oop’ memes have been making their rounds full-force during the past week, with some people even adopting the term outside of the internet. Here, we’ve included some of our favorite reactions. Check them out:

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Nick Jonas Was Afraid Siblings Would ‘Never Speak to Me Again’; Kylie Jenner Called ‘A Scam’ For Skin Promo Video

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Nick Jonas Was Afraid Siblings Would ‘Never Speak to Me Again’; Kylie Jenner Called ‘A Scam’ For Skin Promo Video

Nick Jonas Was Afraid Siblings Would ‘Never Speak to Me Again’

Via People Magazine:

In an upcoming interview with CBS This Morning, brothers Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas, open up about the impact their 2013 split had on their relationship as bandmates and siblings.

“I checked out in my mind that – that was it. There’s going to be no more brothers ever,” Joe, 29, told host Tracy Smith in the interview, which will air in full on Sunday.

“And I feared that, you know, we – they would never speak to me again,” added Nick, 26, who has previously admitted that he was responsible for breaking up the band.

Opening up about what led to the split, Nick shared that there was no “simple” explanation.

“To call it creative differences is almost too simple,” he said. “And I think a lot of people lost the appetite for what we were putting into the world. So, you know, we were putting up shows that weren’t selling. We were making music that I don’t think we were all super proud of, and it wasn’t connected.”

“So I had a very tough conversation with them where I laid it out for them,” Nick explained. “I said, ‘You know, I feel like the Jonas Brothers should be no more, and we should go on individual journeys.’ And it didn’t go so well.”

However, while the brothers went through their share of difficulties, Joe believes it’s all been worth it.

“We definitely were supposed to go through all of what we went through to get to this point,” he shared. “I think it was, it was kind of, I guess you could say destiny, whatever it may be, but yeah, we got a do-over, and I think this time around we’re going to do it right.”

Kylie Jenner Faces Backlash Over Kylie Skin Promo Video: ‘You’re A Scam’

Via Lite FM/iHeart Radio:

Right after launching Kylie Skin, the 21-year-old billionaire faced criticism for including a walnut face scrub in her new line. That type of ace scrub (think St. Ives Apricot Scrub) have fallen out favor with dermatologists and consumers in recent years as it’s believed the walnut/apricot pieces can cause tears in the skin.

Some fans went off after Kylie recommended using the scrub as frequently as three times a week and called it her “secret to a fresh face.” One fan replied to Kylie Skin’s official Twitter account, saying Kylie’s “secret” is actually “being a billionaire who gets consistent facial treatments by professionals, as well as cosmetic enhancements like fillers and has access to exspensive skincare products.”

Well, Kylie is facing similar outrage after sharing a Snapchat video where she can be seen washing her face with the Kylie Skin Foaming Face Wash. In the short video, Kylie can be seen rubbing the face wash into her skin for less than ten seconds before rinsing it off and drying off with a white towel. There are three problems with this video. The first is that Kylie barely spends any time actually using the product. The second issue is that a ton of foundation comes off on the towel when Kylie wipes her face. Lastly, Kylie is using a Snapchat filter in the video, so, it’s actually hiding her skin from her followers.

Not long after sharing the video on Twitter and Instagram, fans started calling Kylie out for “lazy” promo video. Some even went so far as to call Kylie a “scammer.”

Ben & Jerry’s Needs Your Help To Make CBD Ice Cream

Brendan Bures
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Ben & Jerry’s Needs Your Help To Make CBD Ice Cream

Ice cream flavors with names like Half-Baked and Phish Food should’ve been enough to realize Ben & Jerry’s is a fan of cannabis. Just in case you hadn’t made the connection yet, the hippie ice cream company wants to make it crystal clear with its latest announcement: Ben & Jerry’s really wants to make CBD ice cream and wants your help to do it.

The problem is infusing CBD into food and beverages is currently prohibited by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Although the FDA isn’t known to passionately enforce that rule, the federal administration will have a public hearing May 31 on the issue. Ben & Jerry’s has already submitted its supportive comments, and wants consumers to join the cause.

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“We’re doing this for our fans,” said Ben & Jerry’s CEO Matthew McCarthy. “We’ve listened and brought them everything from Non-Dairy indulgences to on-the-go portions with our Pint Slices. We aspire to love our fans more than they love us and we want to give them what they’re looking for in a fun, Ben & Jerry’s way.”

According to restaurateurs and chefs, cannabis and CBD-infused dishes will be the food trend of 2019. Ben & Jerry’s very much wants to participate in that trend. By the way, this isn’t another case of a company joining the cannabis bandwagon to turn a quick buck. On 4/20 this year, the company also called for criminal justice reform in conjunction with cannabis legalization. In fact, the company said, “Legalization without justice is half-baked.”

To learn more about how you can contact the FDA about changing its ordinance on CBD-infused food, you can visit the Ben & Jerry’s website here.

Let’s Talk About Your Drinking Habits And How Harmful They Might Be

Maria Loreto
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Let’s Talk About Your Drinking Habits And How Harmful They Might Be

We’ve all been there. Those weeks where there’s just too much drinking going on simply because circumstances lend themselves to it. Maybe you have family and friends who are visiting or you’ve had a tough week at work, prompting you to drink more than usual. Whatever the reason, one study shows a 30% increase in high-risk drinking in Americans between 2002 and 2013.

While there are new health trends that are positively affecting a large percentage of people, alcohol still is one of the main providers of fun and stress relief in the world.

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If you’re growing concerned by your drinking patterns, it’s important to ask yourself two questions: Is there a history of alcoholism in your family and how important is alcohol to your everyday life?

Alcohol and drug use are influenced by genetics, increasing your odds of suffering from the same conditions as your parents and grandparents. Another red flag is asking yourself if alcohol has affected your personal relationships and professional opportunities.

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Here’s what you can do to confront this problem:

Hold yourself accountable

If you think that you’re drinking too much, reduce the amount of alcohol you’re consuming on a weekly basis. Save drinking for social activities and special occasions, avoiding a beer or a glass of wine after work, at least for a period of time. Put a cap on your social drinking, limiting your amount of drinks per outing. Try ordering smaller portions and have smaller sips. Drink water in between alcoholic drinks in order to manage and delay alcohol’s effect on your bloodstream.

Go on a break

If you find it easier to simply go on a break, then do that. Set a time limit and commit to it, trying out other options if you find yourself in social situations and confiding in friends so that no one pressures you into breaking your promise.

Try marijuana

While substituting one addictive behavior for another is not the best thing you can do, marijuana has proven itself as a viable option for people who want to take a break from alcohol and its negative side effects. Marijuana produces no hangover and no harmful physical damage. It’s important to remember that all drugs should be consumed in moderation, no matter their side effects.

Talk to someone

Having an honest discussion with someone who’s close to you can help a lot, keeping you accountable and keeping an eye out for your behavior. This person can also help you when you’re out, reminding you of your break or keeping track of the amount of alcohol you’ve consumed.

Get help

Do some research and figure out the different options that you have at your disposal. Your health insurance provider should provide you with options regarding different kinds of treatment. If you prefer something more private, try out the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration at 800-662-HELP.

The Sneaky Way Kate Middleton Is Stealing The Spotlight From Meghan Markle

Patricia Wallace
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The Sneaky Way Kate Middleton Is Stealing The Spotlight From Meghan Markle

Before Meghan Markle came along with her Hollywood status, lifestyle blog and idolized fashion sense, Kate Middleton ruled the royal roost. But now that Markle has a newborn baby and Prince Harry to keep her in the spotlight, the Duchess of Cambridge is subtly letting people know she’s not going to take a backseat to anyone.

If you’ve noticed, Kate has been in the news more than usual lately. Sure, one of the reasons is because her husband is accused of cheating on her, but the Kensington Palace Instagram account is filled with family photos. Cute behind-the-scenes look at royal life? Sure. Well-time PR stunt? Absolutely.

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Look closely at the date some of these “we’re just a normal family frolicking in the garden” pics were posted:

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May 19. Any royal watcher knows that’s the date of Meghan and Harry’s wedding anniversary. Coincidence? It could be, but it’s unlikely, as royal social media platforms aren’t managed on a whim. They photos are intentional.

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“What you have is a couple not wanting to be overshadowed and a couple not wanting to be sidelined,” royal expert Camilla Tominey told UK’s This Morning show recently, adding, “Why would you release photographs that [the newspapers] all want to run? It seems like there’s a bit of a clash.”

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According to Now to Love, in addition to well-timed Instagram posts letting us peer into her life as a royal, making herself more accessible to the general public, Kate is immersing herself in charity work.

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Her style has also become a little less stodgy and more modern — a return to the pre-Meghan days when Kate was the most fashionable royal.

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Kate is a woman on a mission. So it appears, anyway.

Study Links Adolescent Cannabis Use To Memory Loss

Brendan Bures
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Study Links Adolescent Cannabis Use To Memory Loss

A new study reveals that using cannabis as a minor could lead to developing memory problems later in life. Researchers found that the more adolescents used cannabis, the lower they scored on memory tests, inhibition control, and reasoning.

According to Newsweek, these findings were announced at the 13th Annual Canadian Neuroscience Meeting and are expected to be published in the American Journal of Physiology later this year. To reach these conclusions, scientists polled 3,826 students from grades 7-11 attending schools in Montreal, Canada. Students were guaranteed their answers would be anonymized and protecting, encouraging them to answer as honeslty as possible.

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The survey included questions on whether the students used cannabis or alcohol. If so, what was the frequency they used those substances on a 6-point scale ranging from “never” to “everyday” and how much they’d consume in a given instance. Students also gave information on socioeconomic status and sex to determine if other variables factored into the equation.

Then the students were given tests on “their memory, visual reasoning skills and inhibition levels.” Adolescent alcohol usage did not create the same cognitive problems that cannabis did. Researchers also found in a follow-up interview that those cognitive problems also presented themselves later in the adolescents’ lives.

“The work highlights some of the cognitive problems young people experience at a point in their life when they need optimal memory, problem-solving and concentration to ensure they maximize their educational potential, cannabis appears to impair their cognitive ability,” Ian Hamilton, a University of York professor not involved with the research, told Newsweek.

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But Hamilton also mentioned the possible limitations of the study.

“We also don’t know how many young people just happened to use cannabis at the time the researchers assessed them, equally there could be young people who weren’t using cannabis at the point of assessment but did use cannabis at other times between assessments, we just don’t know.”

As legalization movements march onward, it’s important to keep this type of research in mind as well. Cannabis affects everyone differently. Until we know more, it’s best to discourage chronic or frequent teen substance use.

NBA Commissioner On Basketball Players Using Marijuana: ‘It’s A Complicated Issue’

Brendan Bures
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NBA Commissioner On Basketball Players Using Marijuana: ‘It’s A Complicated Issue’

Thanks in part to the NFL’s announcement it would study cannabis as a pain management tool, the intersection of marijuana and professional sports has entered the mainstream as of late. Curiosity abounds on whether the plant could be used in recovery and possibly preventing traumatic brain injuries for professional athletes.

With top-level sports leagues like the NBA and NFL still testing and punishing its players for marijuana use, despite players living in legal states and former players admitting to using cannabis, those leagues are being forced to re-examine their stance on cannabis.

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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver was recently posed this question on an episode of the Yahoo! Sports “Posted Up” podcast. Silver emphasized that any changes made to the league’s substance policy would first have to be collectively bargained between the player’s union. But he did mention that it’s a conversation happening around the league.

“When I’ve talked to players about it, I think they have mixed feelings. It’s not so much about what guys do in the summer,” Silver said. “If they want to smoke pot, whatever, it’s legal in a lot of states. We have no issue with that.”

He mentioned that some players worry others are smoking too much marijuana during the season. Their concern isn’t so much about play on the court — “It’s certainly not a performance-enhancing drug,” Silver said — but what’s happening off the court that drives a player to consume so much marijuana.

“One of the things I’ve been talking more about in the past several years is mental wellness of our players,” Silver said. “Some guys are smoking pot in the same way some guys would take a drink. Just using it to calm down a little bit or using it to relax, no big deal. It’s no issue, which is why I think it’s been legalized in a lot of states.

“On the other hand, there’s guys in the league who are smoking a lot of pot,” he added. “Then the question becomes, ‘Well, why are you smoking a lot of pot?’ And that’s where mental wellness comes in. Because I’ve directly talked to players who say I’m smoking a lot of pot because I have a lot of anxiety and I’m struggling.”

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And while Silver did acknowledge feelings over the NBA still testing for marijuana was seen as “uncool,” he wanted more research available before making any conclusive decision. Like the NFL, the NBA is studying how the plant could be used for pain management. But the league also wants to be sure because of what possible message they’re sending to kids.

“When we change our policy we have to be really careful because we’re clearly sending a message to young people,” Silver said. “Just like with alcohol, you have to teach young people how to use a substance appropriately and responsibly so it doesn’t overwhelm your life. It’s a complicated issue.”

5 Tricks That Will Help You Cope With Deadline Panic

Maria Loreto
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5 Tricks That Will Help You Cope With Deadline Panic

Procrastination is a real problem (for some of us more than others). Still, everyone at some point in their lives feels like they could have managed a situation better, like taking advantage of their time and ensuring that they’re not finishing up a complex task in 15 minutes when they had an entire week to prepare for it

Situations like these lend themselves to panic and anxiety, leaving you staring ahead at a wall unable to move instead of, you know, just doing the thing that you’re supposed to be doing. These feelings of discomfort can be triggered by a lot of things, like having a lot of responsibilities or realizing that your to-do list was way too ambitious for your own good.

Here’s what you can do in order to shake off that feeling of panic and get to work.

Take deep breaths

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If you have an hour to complete a task, you can still take a five minutes to take some deep breaths and chill out. Your stressed out work won’t be your best. You screwed up already, so breathe from your stomach, forgive yourself and re-frame that hour in your head. View it as a period of 60 minutes, making you realize that you still have some time to get some decent work done. When you’re in a serious time crunch it’s important to complete your task as best as possible and to learn from the situation. You should avoid these scenarios since they feel awful and they are completely avoidable with some foresight.

Keep things simple

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If you have too many tasks, keep it simple and prioritize. Avoid multitasking since this just dilutes your attention and complete the work that is most pressing and that needs to be delivered first. If you keep your to-do lists neat and simple, you’ll realize that some time consuming tasks can be completed later on when you’re not so stressed out.

Get help from nature

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In a panic, we tend to freeze and look at our screens without doing any work. Instead of wasting your time while stress sitting in your chair, go for a change of scenery. Go to a cafe or for a walk, allowing your brain a few minutes of peace, and get back to work feeling refreshed. Studies have found that a nice view and some headspace facilitates work from students, making them more productive.

Work in 90 minute intervals

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Most of us have relatively short attention spans, making the task of working for four hour straight seem daunting and unrealistic. Set a timer for 90 minutes where you disconnect from your phone and social media. Focus for that period of time and relax when your timer goes off. You’ll get more work done though this method instead of spending hours trying to study or complete work when you’re not completely invested in what you’re doing.

Reward yourself with something nice

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If you have a week filled with commitments and things to do, schedule your days in advance, marking your work hours just as your recreational ones. During these periods of time do something you want to do, like reading a chapter of a book, watching a 30-minute episode of a TV show or having a facetime call with a friend. These activities will make your workload less daunting and provide you with some much needed fun.

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