Willie Nelson excepted, it’s probably not an old dude’s face that pops to mind when you’re thinking of a typical marijuana user. But perhaps it should — older Americans have been getting into weed in record numbers in recent years. “We know that cannabis use is increasing in most age groups. But interestingly not in adolescents. …
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Cannabis Hospitality Leading the Evolution of Cannabis Culture
Cannabis culture is in a paradigm shift, with cannabis hospitality holding the keys. Cannabis culture is evolving — legalization continues to expand and the movement of information is unlike it has ever been in its rich 4,000-plus-year history. We are at a time where cannabis hospitality is on the rise and people’s consumption is being guided …
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Inside the Oscars’ $350,000 gift bag: Luxury trips, skincare, and weed
The 2026 awards season will culminate with the 98th Academy Awards this weekend. While Paul Thomas Anderson’s epic One Battle After Another faces the odd yet satisfying Marty Supreme for top honors, every nominee is guaranteed to walk away with at least one valuable prize: the annual “Everyone Wins” gift bag curated by Distinctive Assets. …
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Weed at the Oscars: Luxury Cannabis, Cosmetic Surgeries and Prenups Inside the Nominees’ $350K Goodie Bags
What do you give someone who already has everything? That’s the question Distinctive Assets, the company responsible for gifting Oscar nominees, must have asked itself every year for the past 24 years. And yesterday, at the 98th Academy Awards ceremony, the answer appears to have been a rather redundant “everything”: a medley of luxury items, trips, and …
Inside DC’s Political Cannabis Culture | The Great American Dispensary Tour Ep.3
This episode of The Great American Dispensary Tour docuseries takes us to Washington, DC. Host Kyle Sherman explores one of the most complex cannabis markets in America — where voters legalized possession, Congress blocks adult-use sales, and growers operate just miles from the White House. From women-owned dispensaries and community-driven retail spaces to edible kitchens …
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What Does 420 Mean? The Origin and History of Cannabis Culture’s Most Famous Number
420 is the most widely recognized code in cannabis culture. It refers to cannabis consumption, April 20th as an unofficial cannabis holiday, and a broader community identity. The origin story is better documented than most cannabis myths — and it’s significantly less glamorous than the theories that get repeated online. http://greencamp.com/what-does-420-mean/
Cannabis smoke fills the air as Nepal marks Shivaratri festival
Hindu holy men and mostly young devotees openly puffed on cannabis smoke on Sunday, marking one of Nepal’s biggest annual festivals. Tens of thousands lined up to pray at the Pashupatinath, the temple of the Hindu god Shiva in the capital Kathmandu, during the Shivaratri festival. Marijuana is usually banned in the South Asian country, but exceptions are …
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The Super Bowl Is Quietly Becoming Cannabis’ Biggest Retail Moment
The Super Bowl has long been one of the most important sales moments of the year for alcohol, food, and consumer packaged goods. Cannabis, however, has been left out of the conversation, often due to regulatory complexity, limited retail data, and conservative planning assumptions. However, new purchase data suggests a missed opportunity. http://cannabisindustryjournal.com/column/the-super-bowl-is-quietly-becoming-cannabis-biggest-retail-moment/
Cannabis in America in 2026: A Nation Divided by Green Lines
Alright folks, let’s cut through the bullshit and talk about where we really stand with cannabis legalization in 2026. And spoiler alert: it’s a mess of contradictions that would make Kafka weep. Here’s the reality—we’ve got states where you can walk into a dispensary, buy an ounce of premium flower, and legally grow a small garden in …
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The best weed products for Valentine’s Day 2026
Love is in the air, and so is the dankness of top-tier bud. The Leafly Picks team has been doing what we do best: testing, tasting, and swooning our way through the weed world to uncover the most delightful products for the season of love. From THC-infused indulgences to accessories dressed up in pinks and …
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Bad Bunny, Weed, the Super Bowl and the Evolution of American Identity
Every year, the Super Bowl tries to show us what we think we look like. Flags, fireworks, familiar faces. But this year, America looks different. Bad Bunny is headlining the Super Bowl halftime show. A Puerto Rican artist, singing in Spanish, with a catalog that smells like krippy kush and coastal heat. When the country tunes in, …
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The Rise of Cannabis Culture in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, a city renowned for its cultural innovation and trendsetting spirit, has witnessed a profound transformation in its relationship with cannabis over the past decade. Once relegated to the shadows, cannabis culture in LA has emerged into a vibrant, multifaceted movement that intertwines with the city’s arts, entertainment, and daily life. http://www.nugmag.com/the-rise-of-cannabis-culture-in-los-angeles/
Japanese Rebellion: 7 Years in Prison for Smoking Weed… and They Do It Anyway
Surprisingly, many of the countries that today have the strictest drug policies also hide a history where those same substances were of great cultural significance. For example, Japan once boasted a thriving hemp industry; today, cannabis use carries serious legal and moral penalties. Weed users face a confusing and dangerous political landscape, as well as a deep …
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Americans are Now Growing Their Own Weed – A Definition of True Legalization
As I gaze out my window at the morning light filtering through the leaves of my garden, I can’t help but reflect on the peculiar state of cannabis “legalization” across America. Here’s a hard truth many advocates don’t want to face: if you can’t grow your own cannabis at home, it’s not actually legalization. What you have …
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A Priest, a Rabbi, an Imam, and a Pastor All Ate Magic Mushrooms Together to Find Out Who’s God Was the Real One, No Joke!
A unique clinical trial conducted by researchers at the New York University together with the Johns Hopkins University around a decade ago, involved administering psilocybin to clergymen in various religions. The participants included a Catholic priest, five rabbis, a Muslim leader, and a Protestant minister. The results were just published last month by Kathryn Post of Religion News Service, …
How Reggae Music Helped Globalise Cannabis Culture
Reggae has always been more than just music. It has been a form of expression rooted in resistance, identity and belief. Central to this message is cannabis, or ganja, which holds deep spiritual significance in the Rastafari tradition and often features in reggae lyrics, rituals and imagery. Beyond its religious roots, weed became a symbol of …
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Marijuana Industry Workers Are The Happiest In Any Job Sector In The U.S., Survey Finds
Hourly workers in the marijuana industry rank at the top of the list of “happiest” employees across multiple sectors—with more than 9 in 10 reporting a “positive sentiment” in their job—according to a new survey. The annual Shift Pulse Report from the workforce management platform Deputy gauged how hourly workers felt about their jobs in 10 …
Sleeping, eating, or sex? There’s a cannabis strain for that
It sounds like something you’d hear from a sommelier. It’s also how Dr. Jason Iannuccilli talks about cannabis. Iannuccilli’s new software, based on a patent-pending algorithm he developed over seven years, uses a cannabis strain’s aromatic compounds — known as its terpene profile — to match it to a consumer’s desired activity or effect. Iannuccilli said the days …
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10 Places to Visit from Bob Marley’s Life in Jamaica
The Hon. Robert Nesta Marley O.M. departed from this worldly realm on 11th May 1981. He was reportedly en route to Jamaica but lost his 8-month battle with cancer at age 36 while in Miami. Pieces from various stages of Bob Marley’s Life in Jamaica can be found around the island — from former homes …
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How Los Angeles Is Embracing Cannabis Culture
Los Angeles isn’t just keeping up with the cannabis movement—it’s setting the pace for the nation. From sleek dispensaries on Sunset Boulevard to open-air festivals celebrating all things green, cannabis has found a new home in LA’s mainstream. The city’s creative spirit and progressive outlook have sparked innovative businesses, wellness experiences, and public events that make cannabis …
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On Mothers & Marijuana: 7 Celebrities Talk About Smoking While Parenting
Mothers are increasingly leading cannabis reform efforts in the United States. Across the country, mothers have pushed forward laws — even in conservative states — allowing for the use of THC or CBD for children with severe epilepsy and other illnesses. http://cannabisnow.com/mothers-and-marijuana/
From Weed to Lifestyle: The Cannabis Brands Shaping Culture
Look at Cookies. Berner didn’t just create a brand or a dispensary; he built a cultural empire. That signature blue logo has become iconic, synonymous with street culture and quality cannabis. Similarly, Stiiizy has tapped into the heart of skate and streetwear culture, giving a voice to a generation that values individuality, creativity and rebellion. Viola, founded by Al …
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Trump is Causing Americans to Smoke More Weed (But It’s Not Just Him)
Well, folks, it looks like Donald Trump might be the best thing to happen to cannabis consumption since the invention of the vape pen. According to a new Harris Poll, a whopping 50 percent of U.S. marijuana consumers say they expect to use more cannabis under the Trump administration than they have before. That’s half of all …
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Global 420 Celebrations: How Cities Celebrate Cannabis Culture and Advocacy
420, the date synonymous with cannabis culture, has become a global movement. Every year, on April 20th, cities and communities worldwide come together to honor the plant, its history, and the ongoing fight for legalization. From public park gatherings to underground smokeouts, 420 events are as diverse as the cultures that celebrate them. Let’s dive …
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The Real 420 Is Dead
There was a time not so long ago when 420 was a legitimately secret code — not entirely top secret, but still “secret-ish” in the way that widespread inside jokes could be before the internet effectively revealed most of these half secrets. But when 420 was still semi-concealed from the mainstream consciousness, even those who knew …
The Future of Cannabis: AI, Luxury, and the Death of the Dimebag
Sure, people can still smoke a spliff in 2035 (assuming our robot overlords allow it). But why would anyone want to? The future of cannabis consumption makes hitting a bong look as old-school as churning butter. With so many options available, navigating the modern dispensary’s diverse product selection requires a whole new approach. Edibles have gone from …
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Smoke, Sip, Hit, Rip: The Cultural Canvas of Cannabis Consumption
The smell of freshly ground flower, the sticky kiss of resin on the fingertips, the crackling flare of a newly-sparked bowl—for decades, smoking has been the quintessential cannabis experience. From the communal rituals of 1960s hippie circles to the smoke-filled studios of 90s hip-hop legends like Cypress Hill and Method Man, joints and blunts have …
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Woody Harrelson Wishes He Could Invite Bob Marley To His Marijuana Dispensary—But Fears The Reggae Legend Would Out-Smoke Him
If actor Woody Harrelson could choose anyone living or dead to patronize his Los Angeles marijuana dispensary’s “Ganja Giggle Garden,” he says he’d pick a classic cannabis icon: Bob Marley. But he conceded that he doesn’t think he could go “toke-for-toke” with the late reggae star. During an appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert …
MARY Fest 2025: Brooklyn’s Ultimate Cannabis Lifestyle Experience
New York’s premier cannabis lifestyle festival is set to take over Brooklyn on Saturday, April 19, 2025. MARY Fest—curated by the team behind MARY Magazine—is an immersive experience blending cannabis, fashion, music, health and wellness, design, and technology into a one-day festival that connects brands with consumers in an authentic and engaging environment. http://stupiddope.com/2025/02/mary-fest-2025-brooklyns-ultimate-cannabis-lifestyle-experience/
Take a Ride on This Cannabis-Friendly Black History Tour of Denver
All aboard! The Cannabis Experience, Colorado’s first-ever licensed mobile consumption lounge, is rolling out its Roots, Rhythm and Reefer tour — a love letter to Black history in Denver that blends education, cannabis and culture. The BYOB (bring your own bud) tour lasts about ninety minutes and kicks off in historic Five Points, once known as the Harlem of …
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