Beta-Caryophyllene: The Terpene That’s Actually a Cannabinoid — And Why That Changes Everything

In 2008, a team led by Jürg Gertsch at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology published a paper in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) that should have rewritten how we think about spice racks, salad dressings, and cannabis. They demonstrated that beta-caryophyllene (BCP) — a terpene found in black pepper, cloves, […]

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Billie Holiday Was Handcuffed to Her Deathbed — The Racist Roots of Cannabis Prohibition

Harry Anslinger didn’t just ban cannabis — he weaponized it against Black and Latino Americans. He targeted jazz musicians, used racist slurs in official government documents, and sent agents to arrest a dying Billie Holiday in her hospital bed. Prohibition was never about drugs. It was about racism.

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Dab Pen vs eRig: Comparing Concentrate Vaporizers for Every Budget

This article was originally published on ineedhemp.com by Divine Tribe. We’re sharing it here on Marijuana Union because we think it’s a valuable resource for the concentrate and vaporizer community. You’ve decided you want to vaporize concentrates. Smart move. But now you’re staring at dab pens, eRigs, mod-based atomizers, and a dozen other options —

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Hempcrete Could Replace Cement — And It Actually Absorbs CO2 Instead of Producing It

The cement industry has a dirty secret — actually, it’s not even a secret. Cement production is responsible for approximately 8% of all global CO2 emissions. If the cement industry were a country, it would be the third-largest emitter on Earth, behind only China and the United States. Every new building, every new road, every

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eRig Buyer’s Guide 2026: How to Pick the Right Concentrate Rig

This article was originally published on ineedhemp.com by Divine Tribe. We’re sharing it here on Marijuana Union because we think it’s a valuable resource for the concentrate and vaporizer community. How to Choose the Best eRig in 2026: A Buyer’s Guide | Divine Tribe Published February 23, 2026 · by Divine Tribe What We Cover

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Hemp Plastic Biodegrades in 6 Months — Petroleum Plastic Takes 500 Years

Here’s a number that should keep you up at night: 400 to 1,000 years. That’s how long a single petroleum-based plastic bottle takes to decompose. Every plastic fork, every grocery bag, every shampoo bottle you’ve ever thrown away still exists somewhere on this planet. It will exist long after you, your children, and your grandchildren

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Review: Ohm’s Law, Watts & Temperature Control: Understanding Your Vaporizer

This article was originally published on ineedhemp.com by Divine Tribe. We’re sharing it here on Marijuana Union because we think it’s a valuable resource for the concentrate and vaporizer community. Most people plug in their vaporizer, press the button, and hope for the best. And honestly, that works — until it doesn’t. You get a

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Vaporizer Maintenance Guide: How to Keep Your Heater Running for a Year

This article was originally published on ineedhemp.com by Divine Tribe. We’re sharing it here on Marijuana Union because we think it’s a valuable resource for the concentrate and vaporizer community. Your vaporizer is an investment, and with the right care, it performs like new for far longer than most people expect. We hear it all

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Feds to Workers: Your Medical Card Won’t Save You From a Failed Drug Test

By Matt Macosko — March 11, 2026 If you drive a truck, operate heavy equipment, fly planes, work on railroads, or hold any other DOT-regulated safety-sensitive job, listen up: the federal government just made it crystal clear that your state medical marijuana card means absolutely nothing when it comes to drug testing. The Department of

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DaVinci Drops Its First E-Rig — The Electric Quartz Rig Enters the Chat

By Matt Macosko — March 11, 2026 DaVinci just entered the concentrate game. After over a decade building their reputation on dry herb vaporizers like the IQ and Classic lines, they dropped the Electric Quartz Rig — the EQ — on March 11. It’s their first portable e-rig, and at $549, they’re swinging at the

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Massachusetts Voters Tell Legalization Repeal Campaign to Pound Sand

By Matt Macosko — March 11, 2026 Someone put a measure on the Massachusetts ballot to repeal marijuana legalization. The voters’ response? Not a chance. A new poll from the University of New Hampshire Survey Center shows 63% of Massachusetts voters oppose the repeal measure, with only 20% supporting it. That’s not a close call

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