For millennia people used marijuana for fun and medicine. Not until the 20th century that was it vilified, unfairly say many. Weed has done lots of good things, from alleviating cancer symptoms to unlocking secrets of the brain. Learn all about pot here.
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In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck dive deep into the fascinating and complex world of marijuana, exploring everything from its ancient origins to how it affects your brain and body. They trace pot's surprisingly long history of cultivation spanning 8,500 years, examine how it went from being a widely accepted medicinal herb and industrial fiber to becoming criminalized in 20th century America, and break down the science behind what actually happens when THC hijacks your body's endocannabinoid system. The hosts also discuss the ongoing debates around addiction, medical uses, and the cultural shifts that have shaped marijuana's controversial reputation over the decades.
Caddyshack
1980
1h 38m
★ 6.6
"I can't hear that word without thinking of Caddyshack. I don't remember that part. Bill Murray. Little California sensamia. — Chuck referenced the movie when discussing the term 'sinsemilla' for marijuana."
— Chuck
Dazed and Confused
1993
1h 42m
★ 7.3
"remember the part in Dates and Confused where like the biggest stoner — Referenced when discussing whether George Washington smoked marijuana, mentioning a scene from the movie."
— Josh
Plants vs. zombies
2018
★ 6.0
"It's like plants versus zombies. — Made as a humorous comparison when discussing the differences between measuring marijuana plants versus heroin by weight."
— Josh
Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical
2006
1h 48m
★ 6.6
"movies like reefer madness definitely didn't help. In 1936, the famous propaganda movie — The film was mentioned as an example of propaganda that contributed to the negative perception of marijuana in the 1930s."
— Josh
"And I remember that from the Scott Beyo after school special, Stoned. Did you ever see that one? — Referenced when discussing water pipes/bongs, mentioning an after school special about marijuana use."
— Josh
Zapped!
1982
1h 38m
★ 5.2
"No, I saw Zapt. That was a regular movie. But he was growing pot in that one. — Chuck mentioned this movie in response to Josh's reference to the Scott Baio after school special."
— Chuck
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