Alfred Poulet wrote the book on foreign bodies found in people's bodies. Literally. His two-volume set from 1880, titled "A Treatise on Foreign Bodies in Surgical Practice," is up for auction on eBay.

*a must read* picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

The Book of Odds explores the odds of everyday life, from firearm owning to orgasm faking. picked by suebe 7 months ago

In a recent town hall meeting, President Obama, when asked about the legalization of marijuana, nervously laughed and briefly dismissed the idea, which had been advanced as a way to help pull out of our current economic doldrums. In doing so, the President was following conventional wisdom when it comes to marijuana -- that to openly support reform or repeal of harsh anti-pot laws is tantamount to... read full post picked by iamamaniac 1 year ago

Well that seems fair and balanced...

The moderator of Thursday's vice-presidential debate is writing a book to come out about the time the next president takes the oath of office that aims to "shed new light" on Democratic candidate Barack Obama and other "emerging young African American politicians" who are "forging a bold new path to political power." picked by Nateebiinature 2 years ago

Sure, all Americans know that marijuana is illegal, and most are aware that the government purposely spreads misleading information about the drug’s allegedly adverse effects. But how many of you have stopped to think about the ways that other entities are directly or indirectly involved in maintaining cannabis prohibition? After all, the government could not uphold the status quo all by its... read full post picked by theclansman 12 months ago

This book originated as a by-product. During my time as the head of the science section of a now-defunct Swiss news magazine, I accumulated a stack of research studies about weird experiments. Unfortunately my editor had no desire to see these in print, because they violated all the basic journalistic criteria : they were utterly inconsequential, hopelessly ancient or both !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... read full post picked by Bornbad 2 years ago

For 72 years, the AMA has kept their stance on marijuana constant, classifying it as a Schedule I type substance with no medical value. picked by f4nt0d 8 months ago

At a time when publishers are scrambling to keep customers willing to pay $26 for a hardcover book instead of $9.99 for an electronic version, the publisher of Senator Edward M. Kennedy’s forthcoming memoir is going in the opposite direction - issuing a limited edition it plans to sell for $1,000 a copy. picked by nateebiinature 1 year ago

A marijuana dealer telephoned Santa Cruz police after armed thieves sole his quarter-pound stash of pot. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

The Science of Marijuana, by Dr Leslie Iversen of Oxford University's department of pharmacology, found many "myths" surrounding marijuana use, such as extreme addictiveness, or links with mental illness or infertility are not supported by science. picked by iamamaniac 1 year ago

PlainView Systems Compassionate Care Marketplace, or CCM, is the first in the nation to provide an online business-to-business exchange for licensed providers of compassionate care medical marijuana products, supplies and services and to provide connections for patients to licensed growers in a totally compliant, traceable and secure environment. picked by cecilberman 7 months ago

A beautifully illustrated book with an awesome message! picked by chez 2 years ago

A BOOK which teaches children about lesbian mums getting pregnant using sperm donors is being pitched at kids as young as two.

The controversial publication, Where Did I Really Come From?, also features a drawing of two gay men holding a baby in a chapter about surrogacy. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

"There are 100,000 total marijuana smokers in the US, and most are Negroes, Hispanics, Filipinos, and entertainers. Their Satanic music, jazz, and swing, result from marijuana use. This marijuana causes white women to seek sexual relations with Negroes, entertainers, and any others." picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

An Australian study of brain imaging shows long-term, heavy use of marijuana can cause significant brain injury. picked by goober 2 years ago

Washington is one of four states where measures to legalize and regulate marijuana have been introduced, and about two dozen other states are considering bills ranging from medical marijuana to decriminalizing possession of small amounts of the herb. picked by bingo 7 months ago

More than 800,000 people are arrested on marijuana charges each year in the United States, many on the basis of an error-prone test. picked by cecilberman 22 hours ago

A huge mysterious medieval book, penned by a Benedictine monk on animal skin with bizarre devilish illustration and incantation. But who has the missing pages, and why? picked by Bingo 1 year ago

So you think you have heard every name out there for Marijuana?? Some are funny, some creative and some are out there - but what people dont know is that the United States Government keeps an official list of all these names. And surprisingly enough over the years, this official list has grown to a shocking 647 official "street terms" for Marijuana. picked by Maiden 4 years ago

By (1) refusing to free Marc Emery and (2) refusing to Re-Legalize the Self-Cultivation of Marijuana, President Obama is well on his way to becoming the most hypocritical President in US history If he refuses to do these two things immediately the American People should understand that they have been betrayed. The time for the American People to demand these actions, from President Obama, is right... read full post picked by nickcobb 11 months ago