April 16, 1943: The hallucinogenic properties of LSD are discovered

Setting the Stage for the World's First Acid Trip

1943: Dr. Albert Hofmann accidentally discovers the psychedelic properties of LSD.

Hofmann, a Swiss chemist, was researching the synthesis of a lysergic acid compound, LSD-25, when he inadvertently absorbed a bit through his fingertips. Intrigued by the stimulating effects on his perception, Hofmann decided further exploration was warranted. Three days later he ingested 250 milligrams of LSD, embarking on the first full-fledged acid trip.

In his autobiography, LSD, My Problem Child, Hofmann remembered his discovery this way:

'You put jelly beans in them' - Tootie

In reality, cannabis has been with humanity for thousands of years and is considered by many governments (notably America's) to be a dangerous drug without utility. Any suggestion that the plant might be medically useful is politically controversial, whatever the science says.

Read story HERE.

You may remember hearing about how "Medical Marijuana - Politics Trumps Science"

And...

The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday that it does not support the use of marijuana for medical purposes.

In other weed news....

A group of Japanese scientists has discovered that compounds in marijuana can help slow inflammation.

This is a translation of lyrics from the OutKast song, Rosa Parks, offered as evidence to the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Original:

Ah ha, hush that fuss
Everybody move to the back of the bus
Do you wanna bump and slump with us
We the type of people make the club get crunk

Translation:

Be quiet and stop the commotion
Outkast is coming back out (with new music) so all other MCs (mic checkers, rappers, Master of Ceremonies) step aside
Do you want to ride and hang out with us?
Outkast is the type of group to make the clubs get hyped-up/excited

You cant fast foward, so sit back, get high and watch it all.

This is my new bass. mmmm....new bass....

(Actually I'm in New England right now so pictures will come later. Needless to say...I have a new bass, and it's fuckin sweeeet. It's a 2004 Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass made from Ash wood with a rosewood fingerboard. The pick-ups are Samarium Cobalt Noiseless Jazz Bass and it's got active electronics.)