OVERCUP BLOG — Portland
A Look at the Journey 4/20 Took to Get to Today
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by Ryan Scribner National Weed Day, more commonly known as 420, has become an international counterculture holiday where people celebrate by consuming marijuana. But in America, the line between civil disobedience and mainstream sanctioned culture has been blurred to the point that the line is almost indistinguishable. No origin story explains the practice of this holiday but that makes sense. All over the world, people smoke weed for recreation, health or religious purposes. But one aspect that has helped spread the culture of 420 pertains to the ritualization of numbers. The Origin In 1971, a group of students who attended...
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4/20 and Things You Can Do
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by Ryan Scribner The Mile High 4.20K Denver, Colorado 80212 Sloan's Lake Park at 1700 N Sheridan Blvd. Saturday, April 20, 2019 This event raises awareness about how cannabis can be part of a healthy lifestyle. Cannabis can be useful for physical, mental, and psychological needs. The start time of the event is 8:00 am MDT and ends at 11:00 am MDT. The price of the event is $25.00 plus a $2.50 signup fee. Price of the event increases to $35.00 at 12:00pm MDT February 25. What type of pipe?: You want to have an edge on the other runners...
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Makahiki: The Thanksgiving Most People Don't Know About
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Buying the Best Gift in the Best Way
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A 3 step guide to getting the best gifts for your loved ones this holiday season.
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The Most Haunted Pubs For Halloween
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For all the thrill seekers out there, here's a guide on some of the most iconic and haunted pubs and restaurants in Portland, Oregon.
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