Louis Armstrong Plays Trumpet at the Egyptian Pyramids

During the Cold War, the United States made the case for the American way of life by sending its best ambassadors abroad — jazz musicians. “Music that was unique to America...

73% Of Marijuana Bought And Sold In California Is Done On The Illicit Market

This article originally appeared on Cannabis.net and has been reposted with permission.There is a crisis looming on the horizon for California’s cannabis industry. Prominent cannabis companies in California have warned against...
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Niger Coup Leaders Accuse France of Destabilizing Country as ECOWAS Summit Kicks Off

  Niger’s new military leaders are accusing France of trying to destabilize the country by releasing captured terrorists and breaching its airspace. France has denied the claims. This comes as ECOWAS, the...

The dark history behind Halloween is even more chilling than you realized

Halloween is the spookiest night of the year. It's also a boon to the retail industry. In the US, spending on costumes and candy may reach a record high this year, Business...

How Much Cannabis Can You Legally Possess In Oregon? New Rules Taking Effect In...

By Jelena MartinovicAs of Jan. 1, Oregonians can legally purchase up to two ounces of cannabis flower from licensed retailers, NORML reports.In a Dec. 28 meeting, Oregon’s Liquor and Cannabis Commission approved new rules, including...

Hawaii wildfires: How climate change contributed to starting the Maui blaze

With at least 53 people dead and hundreds of buildings damaged or destroyed, the dramatic and deadly wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui are a grim reminder of how climate...

How Long Will Your Marijuana High Last? What Researchers Get Wrong

Researchers in Australia found that you can be stoned for up to 10 hours depending on the means and the potency of the cannabis you consume. Impairment is important because it will...

Five Books to Make You Less Stupid About the Civil War

On Monday, the retired four-star general and White House Chief of Staff John Kelly asserted that “the lack of an ability to compromise led to the Civil War.” This was an...