20 May Top Stories From The Edge – Week of May 15th

A Weekly Roundup of Stories We Found Interesting – From The Profound To The Profane

Smoking Weed in North Korea
Here is a story you don’t read every day. You will be surprised to learn that it’s relatively easy to buy weed in North Korea as a tobacco substitute, even though the quality is low.

Trend in Marijuana Strains
What is the latest, and the greatest in marijuana strains, you asked? Try “Girl Scout Cookies” which typically provides THC up to 28%. That’s packing a real punch.

Total Domination
Being one of the first countries to fully legalize marijuana, Canada’s weed producers are expected to come out ahead in the race to take over the global marijuana market. VICE learned that several Canadian companies already have plans to export products to Europe where 12 of the 28 EU members have a medical cannabis program.

Grandpa Got Kicked Out of Assisted Living Over Marijuana
This is a bit hard to believe since it took place in Aspen, Colorado. Apparently, a 68-year-old man got evicted from an assisted living facility for smoking marijuana.

Epic Stash of Marijuana
Nearly two pounds of still-green plant material found in a 2,700-year-old grave in the Yanghai Tombs in Northwestern China has just been identified as the world’s oldest marijuana stash.

The Science Behind “Cottonmouth”
Apparently, some people get a strange sensation of dry mouth, commonly known as “Cottonmouth”, after inhaling marijuana. It happens when the receptors in your mouth are overwhelmed with cannabinoids and momentarily halt the saliva gland function. The author provides a few useful remedies.

Reefer Madness All Over Again
Theresa May, Britain’s Prime Minister, continues to refuse marijuana legalization, making wild claims that it will lead to mental illness and suicide.