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2,800-year-old tomb in Siberia has evidence of the earliest use of cannabis — possibly as a way to calm human sacrifice victims

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Seeds found in an ancient grave and chemical compounds discovered in mummy hair have revealed people got high on marijuana 2,800 years ago. Covered by 3 outlets: 2 are centre, 1 are not rated.

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  1. Discover Top Stories No political lean US
    Human Hair in a 2,800-Year-Old Tomb Points to What May Be the Earliest Known Cannabis High

    Learn more about how cannabis seeds and human hair from a Scythian tomb led researchers to identify the oldest use of cannabis for intoxicating purposes.

  2. Live Center Factuality: High US
    2,800-year-old tomb in Siberia has evidence of the earliest use of cannabis — possibly as a way to calm human sacrifice victims

    Seeds found in an ancient grave and chemical compounds discovered in mummy hair have revealed people got high on marijuana 2,800 years ago.

  3. Newscientist Center Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Tomb in Siberia reveals humans were using cannabis 2800 years ago

    Psychoactive compounds have been found in a hair from a Scythian tomb in Siberia, providing the earliest direct evidence of cannabis being used as a drug

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