## Here are 5 interesting facts about Marijuana that you may have not known about: # ## 1.) A [recent poll](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/new-poll-finds-majority-americans-have-smoked-pot-n747476) shows that the majority of Americans have smoked marijuana in their lifetime. Most likely, the majority of people you know have smoked weed before. You'll never be able to look at grandma the same way, ever again.. ![](https://steemitimages.com/DQmSfaxkZUesiBsxB5ickYJV6uMREEy7d5oKqKFZrDurr51/image.png) ## 2.) Beer hops and marijuana are cousins Both hops and marijuana are members of the Cannabaceae family. They even smell similar to each other! ![](https://steemitimages.com/DQmQTTq8FP1nXgvhiUSsSvEyqQsCXhCTc6BUSgP35zGAEA9/image.png) ## 3.) Weed is legal in Colorado. Despite it being illegal in virtually every area of the USA, marijuana was legalized in Colorado, in 2014. ![](https://steemitimages.com/DQmNXfuMhXQAtwuHEG4ZKDozkiMpiUA11a44R5vPtvRk3ea/image.png) ## 4.) Marijuana = medicine Marijuana contains a chemical called "[CBD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabidiol)," which has a lot of health benefits. It can relieve pain, anxiety, and other things too! ![](https://steemitimages.com/DQmU891mHuFn2K2bQMHcWXD1DBpApX8aLQ3TF77EzuiXYLd/image.png) ## 5.) Weed makes you _very_ hungry. Ever heard of the "munchies?" Well, after smoking a bit of weed, you'll soon realize that you wanna **munch** on some snacks for the rest of the day. ![](https://steemitimages.com/DQmZh5uTHkP1EMdsKkAdx9bXyTK5e5dxWfBjpVVya9p3vRg/image.png) ___ ###### _Like this post? Upvote, resteem, and follow @bigbuds for more weed content!_