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Lebanon Becomes the First Arab Country to Legalize Cannabis Cultivation in Bid to Beat Economic Crisis
Earlier this week, Lebanon became the first Middle Eastern country to legalize cannabis farming, as it hopes to boost its debt-ridden economy and curb illegal production of the drug.
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The Secret Origin of 420
Usually on this day, April 20th, people all over the world come together and bond over a common interest: cannabis. But due to the global coronavirus pandemic, this year, 4/20 is a little different. In fact, it has to be the weirdest 4/20 of all time. And 2020 was supposed to be the year where…
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Change is Coming: Cannabis Reform is Picking Up Momentum in The Bahamas
As the cannabis industry moves forward at a rapid pace in the Caribbean, it appears that The Bahamas is set to become the next country to get on board. And while COVID-19 puts things at a standstill for the time being, we remain hopeful that cannabis reform will be revisited in the near future. Currently,…
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U.S. Cannabis Prohibition Approaches its End
As cannabis prohibition approaches its end in the United States, have you ever wondered why it’s illegal in the first place? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Things might get a little hazy, but grab a snack and sit back, we have the FAQ’s! First, let’s go back a few years… In the ancient world,…
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Marijuana Companies are Legally Exporting Cannabis to the U.S.
The legal cannabis industry has been showing great promise lately, with the first cannabis-based drug receiving approval by the U.S. Food and Drug administration (FDA) in 2018, and with the massive amounts of investor cash that has been steadily flowing into legal marijuana operations. In fact, the legal cannabis industry in North America has taken…
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