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The Devil's Lettuce
We're all sitting here in a world where you can buy cannabis infused seltzer at a boutique shop that looks like an Apple store... but for about 80 years, the government treated this plant like it was a literal demon from the seventh circle of Hell. Why? Was it because it was actually dangerous? Please. If being dangerous was the criteria, we would have also banned lawn darts and gender reveal parties decades ago.
By Sara Wilson15 days ago in Potent
You Can't Spell Healthcare without THC
Mary-Jane is my favourite name. I'm not ashamed in saying I LOVE smoking cannabis, but not for recreational purposes. I live in England, so it is completely illegal. Nevertheless, as of 2018, the medical use of cannabis through the NHS was legalised. The smell of cannabis in England is not an uncommon one. 98% of cannabis in Britain is homegrown, and we now have more cannabis in our country than in The Netherlands. When they announced the changes and started selling CBD oil in shops, for people like me (disabled) this was hope that one day we wouldn't have to separate ourselves and feel bad for wanting to be out of pain just to go about our day.
By Rosie J. Sargent4 years ago in Potent
Tips to Follow Before Buying a Cannabis Product
There is no denying that cannabis is the current buzz. You'll have a different cannabis experience if you buy a full pot bud with all of its terpenes and cannabinoids intact, a CBD isolate tincture, or recreational pain relieving balms and energy beverages. With so many products on the market, how do you know which one is right for you?
By Voin Avdakov4 years ago in Potent
The Origins of 420, 710, and Other Weed Holidays
If you smoke weed, or even if you don’t, you’ve probably heard of the number 420 since it’s become synonymous with marijuana culture. When people think of weed holidays, the first one that immediately comes to mind is most likely the celebration that takes place on April 20th. But there are actually tons of cannabis holidays that take place throughout the year!
By Laura Henry4 years ago in Potent
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Baked: Cooking with Mary Jean
A cooking show with one special ingredient: cannabis. Starring Mary Jean Dunsdon.

Marijuana Minute
Marijuana Minute is a smart, irreverent new web series covering everything you need to know about the fastest growing industry in America. Hosted by Michael Eckford. Presented by Willie's Reserve.
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The First Hair System Order Usually Teaches the Same Lesson
I used to think a first order should be the most exact one. That sounds reasonable at first. If someone is ordering a hair system for the first time, why not aim for the perfect base, the perfect density, the perfect color, the perfect amount of grey, all from day one?
By Natalee Chandabout an hour ago in Potent
Best Bulk THCA Flower in 2026: A Real Buyer's Guide From a Farm That Actually Grows It . Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Bulk THCA flower is federally legal hemp flower under the 2018 Farm Bill, sits at or under 0.3% Delta 9 THC, and carries a high THCA percentage that flips into regular THC the second a flame touches it. Same effect as anything sitting on a dispensary shelf in Denver. Sold by the QP, the half, the pound.
By Robin kumara day ago in Potent
What is the best hair extension brand
In fashion and beauty, some choices are loud. Others whisper quietly yet transform everything. Hair extensions belong to the second category. When chosen well, they don’t announce themselves. They simply blend, move, and shine as if they had always been there.
By Alex Morgan2 days ago in Potent
The Voice That Stopped a War
THE MOMENT BEFORE THE SPEECH 🎤 On October 9, 2012, a fifteen-year-old girl named Malala Yousafzai was shot in the head by a Taliban gunman while riding a school bus in the Swat Valley of Pakistan, targeted specifically because she had been publicly advocating for girls' education in a region where the Taliban had banned girls from attending school and had destroyed over four hundred schools to enforce this prohibition, and the bullet that entered her skull and traveled through her face was intended to silence the most prominent voice for female education in a region where educating girls was considered a threat to religious authority and patriarchal control, but instead of silencing her the assassination attempt amplified her voice to a global volume that the Taliban could never have anticipated and that transformed a local activist into the youngest Nobel Prize laureate in history and one of the most influential advocates for education and human rights in the modern world 🌍
By The Curious Writer4 days ago in Potent
The Origin of The X Factor. AI-Generated.
The Origin of The X Factor The show first premiered in the United Kingdom as a replacement for Pop Idol. Simon Cowell aimed to create a format that not only focused on vocal ability but also on star quality—what he famously called the “X factor.” This elusive quality represents charisma, stage presence, and the ability to connect with audiences.
By Muzamil Gul5 days ago in Potent
The Heron and the Mongoose
The Heron and the Mongoose On top of a hill stood a massive fig tree. It was so huge that from a distance, it looked like a giant green umbrella shielding the sky. Flocks of white herons nested all across its sprawling branches. Whenever a gentle spring breeze rustled the leaves, the branches would sway, and a chorus of cheerful chirps echoed from the nests. The baby birds would play and practice flapping their tiny wings.
By Amir Husen11 days ago in Potent
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