Pubdate: Mon, 03 Apr 2017
Source: Hamilton Spectator (CN ON)
Copyright: 2017 The Hamilton Spectator
Contact:  http://www.thespec.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/181
Author: Achilles Thoma
Page: A10

DON'T LET YOUR MUNCHIES GET CARRIED AWAY

RE: Legalizing marijuana

The first mention of cannabis in the western literature comes from
Herodotus, the father of history (484-413 BC). He tells us of the
Scythians, an ancient civilization that lived near the Black Sea, who
cultivated it and smoked it usually at funerals. They also ate their
dead at banquets. In the Scythian culture it was considered a great
dishonour not to be eaten (if diseased) by their family when one died
of old age.

Next time you take a marijuana puff, remember where this custom came
from and don't get carried away!

Achilles Thoma MD, Hamilton
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MAP posted-by: Matt