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Both the Gutenberg Bible (15th C.) and the King James Bible (17th C.) were printed on hemp-based papers.
In 1776, Thomas Jefferson, the 3rd President of the United States, a former hemp farmer, wrote the first two drafts of the Declaration of Independence on hemp paper.
Sometime around 500 - 600 CE, there was a mention of the euphoric properties on cannabis in the Jewish Talmud.
China, the world's first paper maker, used hemp to make paper 1,900 years ago. Also, the oldest piece of cloth known to man is made from hemp
Between 900 -1000 the use of cannabis spread throughout the Arab world. By the early 1200s, smoking marijuana had become very popular in the region. It was popular among Muslims, who are not permitted to drink alcohol.
A 2000 year-old hemp-rope toupé was found in Sichuan, China.
In 1492, Christopher Columbus brought Cannibis Sativa to America.
Hemp is among the oldest industries on the planet, going back more than 10,000 years to the beginnings of pottery.
At Mount Vernon, George Washington grew hemp as his primary crop in 1797. Thomas Jefferson grew hemp as a secondary crop at Monticello.
After alcohol, marijuana is the most popular recreational or mood-altering drug used worldwide.
In 1908, Henry Ford made his first Model T with hemp plastic. The car was fueled with hemp ethanol.
So, to be against this plant is to be against almost ALL of human history. Congratulations on your war against YOURSELVES!!!
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