Author: Jelena Cikes
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Jelena Cikes
Writer and journalist specialized in financial markets and American politics. Pop culture aficionado, travel junkie, YouTube devotee.
Where Did Marijuana Originate From?
The history of the cannabis plant spans millennia and cultures. From its not-so-humble beginnings all the way up to the 21st century, it has had a wide range of uses. The multifaceted origins of the...
THC-detecting breathalyzer could be game-changer in quest to ensure safety on roads
As the legalization of marijuana sweeps across the United States, the issue of driving under the influence presents itself as a major sticking point in states considering fully legal weed. A Northern California-based company might...
How to French Inhale: History, Pop Culture, and Step-by-Step Tutorial
One of the most popular smoking tricks for decades, the French inhale’s origins are unknown, although it’s safe to assume it got its name from the fact that smoking is popular in France. Everyone’s probably...
AI helping booming cannabis industry evolve even faster
Humans are getting extra help in farming cannabis – his name is William and he’s an AI robot. The fourth industrial revolution, known as Industry 4.0, has brought about rapid changes in a variety of...
Study finds online searches for alcohol drop after weed legalization
The legalization of marijuana might be biting off a sizeable chunk of the alcohol industry’s business, research from the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia indicated. The study published in the journal...
Canadian cannabis company Sundial sued in US for misleading investors
Canadian cannabis company Sundial Growers was hit with a class-action lawsuit in the United States over misleading investors ahead of its initial public offering in August. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of investors who purchased...
Hydrology 9 – The Most Stylish Vaporizer on the Market
The Hydrology 9 is a portable dry herb vaporizer with a signature water-filtration system that provides a bong-like vaping experience. Manufactured by Cloudious 9, the first water filtration integrated vaporizer is quite an eye-catcher. With...
New poll shows increased support among Americans for decriminalizing drugs
A Cato Institute poll this week revealed that a majority of Americans favor decriminalizing all drugs and recategorizing drug-related offenses as minor violations that don’t carry jail time. The Washington, DC-based think tank said that...