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Weed Scene: Cannabis Consumption by Demographics 2023

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:03:55 GMT

It seems like there’s weed for everyone! Cannabis consumption in the U.S. and Canada by demographics may slightly vary per age group and gender, but you most likely have similar “tastes” with other people! — you probably just didn’t know it. Until now!Here are a few weed stats based on a report by Headset.Cannabis Consumption by Demographics1. GenderMenMen are the primary consumers of weed. In the US, 66.2% of those who consume marijuana are males. Two of the most preferred types of cannabis that men consume are concentrates (72.7%) and flowers (69.6%).WomenWomen make up one-third (33.8%) of the cannabis market in the US. The type of marijuana that women prefer is cannabis topicals — 50.2% of female consumers prefer this. However, 40% also enjoy tinctures and sublingual marijuana.2. Age GroupBaby BoomersAround 13% of those who use weed are Baby Boomers. Just like most generations, marijuana flowers seem to be the preferred cannabis product by this demographic — 42% of the purchases ...

Luscious Lips: We Had It All Wrong About T-Rex Teeth

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:03:55 GMT

When we think of the word “dinosaur,” lots of people will most likely imagine the T-Rex — the behemoth that’s portrayed to annihilate almost everything that crosses its path. The creature is commonly illustrated with razor-sharp fangs and a frightening roar. That’s why it might come as a surprise to some that T-Rex teeth may not have had exposed teeth at all — the dinosaur may actually have had lips to cover their choppers.T-Rex Teeth Needed to be Protected By LipsOne of our favorite dinosaurs didn’t look the way we imagined them to be — T-Rex teeth are now said to have been covered by lips. A journal by Science recently stated that the Tyrannosaurus rex may have had lizard-like lips to cover its fangs and protect them from wear and tear.Unlike present-day reptiles like the American alligator — that go through about 3,000 teeth throughout their lives — the T-Rex only needed to replace a single tooth about every 2 years. This suggests that their teeth were protected by some form of t...

Lil Yachty Strikes Back

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:03:55 GMT

Lil Yachty Strikes Back: Following his recent appearance on Saturday Night Live, Lil Yachts has released new single “Strike (Holster).”A press release reads, “Lil Yachty follows up his critically acclaimed album Let’s Start Here. (Quality Control Music /Motown Records) with his newest single “Strike (Holster)” out now on Quality Control Music/Motown Records. This highly anticipated single was first teased to his fanbase on Instagram after Lyrical Lemonade’s Cole Bennet shared a snippet of the song while the two worked on a music video. The Grammy-nominated artist confirmed the release of new music earlier this week after having shared the cover art for the single on his Instagram page. Lil Yachty recently made his Saturday Night Live (SNL) musical guest debut by performing his singles “the BLACK seminole” and “drive ME crazy!” off his newest album on April 1st.”Lil Yachty Strikes Back: Lil Yachty’s single “Strike (Holster)” is out now. ...

CBD For Winter Sports

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:03:55 GMT

View the original article about CBD For Winter Sports at Real Tested CBD.It’s almost that time of year! Snow is on the way and lifts will soon be moving. If you’ve ever been skiing or snowboarding before, chances are you remember your first day on the slopes. You might even remember the day after even better, sore muscles and all. Skiing and snowboarding are both some of winter’s favorite activities, but they can both take a toll on the body. If you’re someone who loves to take part in winter sports but worries about how you will feel afterwards, CBD could be the answer for you.CBD is thought to have a variety of benefits, including pain management and anti-inflammatory properties that could be perfect for skiers and snowboarders. Read on to learn more about using CBD for winter sports.What Is CBD?Cannabidiol, CBD for short, is one of many naturally occurring compounds that can be found in cannabis and hemp plants. CBD is a major cannabinoid, meaning it is found abundantly and can b...

Video: See rare poppy super bloom in California

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:03:55 GMT

People in California are flocking to Lancaster for the first poppy super bloom in four years.Related ArticlesCalifornia News | The best hikes in the Bay Area you can get to using only public transit California News | Have questions about birds? Read this first California News | City of Cupertino co-hosts informational meeting on Lehigh quarry California News | Bay Area’s wildflower season could be the best in years California News | Where to see 2023’s wildflower blooms in the Bay Area: Readers’ top picks  

Hawaii surfer loses foot in shark attack

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:03:55 GMT

By Paul Drewes | KITVHONOLULU (KITV) — Oahu surfer Mike Morita lost a foot in Sunday’s shark attack. But according to his son, he hasn’t lost his sense of humor — or his positive outlook on life.Morita’s family say the 58-year-old is in good spirits as he recovers, in the hospital, from the shark attack at Kewalos — a rare attack on Oahu’s south shore that took place early in the morning.But what is not rare is the number of tiger sharks that call our waters home.“One of the things that we have to remember is that sharks are in Hawaiian waters all year round– tiger sharks. We know they are all around the islands, there is no special place where they’re more common or less common,” said Kim Holland, a shark researcher with the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology.Experts believe it was an eight foot tiger shark that bit onto Morita’s leg and pulled the surfer off his board.“He ended up face to face with the s...

Could speed enforcement cameras help improve safety on Blossom Hill Road? Roadshow

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:03:55 GMT

Q: Blossom Hill Road is an essential four-lane artery between San Jose and Los Gatos. Rather than reduce its effectiveness by narrowing lanes, how about using automated speed enforcement? Unlike an officer, it’s on duty 24×7. As I understand it, the California Legislature is considering a bill to allow this. There’s no good argument against it.N. N.A: And …Q: My father, Tim Starkey, was a victim of a fatal accident on Blossom Hill Road in December 2019. My family is shocked and horrified that few safety measures have been put in place following this tragedy, and so many since.We will join efforts to improve road conditions here to ensure that no one else has endure to the pain and loss that we have.Bridget StarkeyA: Another tragedy occurred here recently when Limin Cao, her 11-year-old daughter and their dog were hit in a crosswalk at Leigh Avenue and Blossom Hill Road by a car on March 26. Cao and the dog died in the accident. Her daughter survived.A proposal...

Police: Oxon Hill daycare worker confessed to assaulting two children, videotaping mistreatment

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:03:55 GMT

A Prince George’s County, Maryland, police detective said 23-year-old Kayla Greenwell confessed to assaulting two young children at an Oxon Hill daycare and recording video of the mistreatment.Greenwell is being without bond, after a Monday hearing, in district court. She was arrested on April 8, and is charged with two felony counts of second degree child abuse and two misdemeanor counts of second degree assault.More Prince George’s County NewsMore Local NewsIn charging documents, police said three videos show Greenwell kicking a chair out from under a four year old: “Victim 1 can be seen with a pained expression on his face because of the fall.”Another video “depicts the Defendant kicking Victim 2 multiple times in an attempt to get her off of the bed.” A third video shows Greenwell “picking Victim 2 up and throwing her down onto the ground.”According to the arrest warrant, investigators spoke with the director of The Oxon Hill Early Learn...

Zverev, Dimitrov advance at Monte Carlo Masters

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:03:55 GMT

MONACO (AP) — Alexander Zverev started his clay-court season with a 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 win over Alexander Bublik to reach the second round at the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday.The 13th-seeded German was playing on clay for the first time since a right ankle injury forced him to retire in the French Open semifinals against Rafael Nadal last year.Zverev said he needed to “get the injury out of my head” and get used to sliding again.“It felt awful at times to be honest, but he made me feel awful,” Zverev said. “Tactically he played well, he didn’t let me play my game at all. He didn’t let me have my rhythm and he almost won the match, just a few points here and there.”Still, Zverev limited his unforced errors to nine and hit 21 winners on Court Rainier III to set up a match against Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut in the next round.Two-time semifinalist Grigor Dimitrov also advanced by beating American Ben Shelton 6-1, 3-6, 6-3. The 20-year-old Shelton made his debut at Monte Carlo and...

Cambodia deports 19 Japanese cybercrime scam suspects

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:03:55 GMT

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Nineteen Japanese men detained in Cambodia in January on suspicion of participating in phone and online scams were deported to their homeland on Tuesday, police said.The group boarded a chartered flight organized by the Japanese government at Phnom Penh International Airport, Cambodian National Police spokesperson Gen. Chhay Kim Khouen said. Immigration Police, part of the Interior Ministry, said in a statement that the men were deported because they violated immigration law by living and working in Cambodia illegally. They will not be allowed to reenter the country for three years, it said.Tokyo police have obtained arrest warrants for the 19 Japanese on suspicion of running phone scams from Cambodia targeting people in Japan, Japanese public broadcaster NHK reported on Friday.NHK said Cambodian authorities searched the men’s hotel rooms and “discovered a list of Japanese citizens believed to be targets in a fraud scheme.”The 19 were taken into custody i...