The story behind cannabis and the number 420 has become a bit of modern folklore. It all started in the early 1970s at San Rafael High School in California. A group of students, known as the "Waldos" because they hung out near a wall, supposedly heard about a hidden patch of cannabis plants nearby. They agreed to meet after school at 4:20 p.m. to search for it.
Although they never found the mythical patch of weed, they continued to meet at 4:20 to indulge in some smoke sessions and hang out. Over time, "420" became their secret code for smoking pot. The term then spread beyond their circle, aided by the Grateful Dead, who were from the same area and had fans in the "Waldo" group. The band began using "420" in their flyers, and from there, it caught on like wildfire among cannabis enthusiasts.
Nowadays, April 20th (4/20) has become an international cannabis holiday, with people all over the world coming together to celebrate and advocate for the plant. Whether it's through smoking sessions, events, or activism, 420 has solidified its place in cannabis culture, all thanks to a group of high schoolers looking for some adventure.
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