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HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES

Editorial contributions from prominent voices in the cannabis community on various topics related to cannabis history.

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Sept. 15, 1978 - Cheech & Chong's "Up in Smoke" is Released

Sep 15, 20211 min read

Sept. 15, 1978 - Cheech & Chong's "Up in Smoke" is Released

It was on this day in 1978 that Cheech & Chong's first film "Up in Smoke" was released.

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Sept. 3-4, 2001 - Rainbow Farm Owner Tom "Boss" Crosslin & Partner Rollie Rohm Killed by FBI

Sep 3, 20212 min read

Sept. 3-4, 2001 - Rainbow Farm Owner Tom "Boss" Crosslin & Partner Rollie Rohm Killed by FBI

It was on this day in 2001 that Rainbow Farm owner Tom "Boss" Crosslin and his partner Rollie Rohm were killed by the FBI.

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May 6, 1983 - Cheech & Chong's "Still Smokin" is Released

May 6, 20211 min read

May 6, 1983 - Cheech & Chong's "Still Smokin" is Released

It was on this day in 1983 that Cheech & Chong's fifth film "Still Smokin" was released.

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Feb. 24, 2003 - Operation Pipe Dreams is Launched

Feb 24, 20212 min read

Feb. 24, 2003 - Operation Pipe Dreams is Launched

It was on this day in 2003 that the Dept. of Justice launched Operation Pipe Dreams—raiding and arresting hundreds of pipe & bong makers.

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AMERICAN PIPE DREAMS

Feb 24, 202110 min read

AMERICAN PIPE DREAMS

Jerome Baker Designs was the largest bong producer in the world…that is, until Operation Pipe Dreams caused the company to go up in smoke.

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