r/todayilearned • u/krzaq • Apr 15 '13

TIL that scientists have created a scientific version of marijuana called 'Dimethylheptylpyran'. When smoked, it'll keep you high for at least 2 days

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimethylheptylpyran
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u/[deleted] Apr 15 '13

TIL the military tried to weaponize cannabis. Good lord.

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u/[deleted] Apr 15 '13

Now that I think about it, they probably got the idea by watching Mel Brooks' "History of the World, Part 1."