This photo comes from Denver—giving us another awesome possible peek into our future. “Cheba Hut” is a marijuana-themed sandwich shop, in case you couldn’t guess. Via Reddit
Cannabis
Cannabuzz: Uncle Sam Wants to Hook You Up
TRUE OR FALSE? The federal government grows cannabis, and it wants to sell you some. True. But before you go asking for some OG Uncle Sam at your local dispensary, hang tight. It won’t be worth your time. Last month, the good people at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (or NIDA, if you’re nasty) […]
Happy 420! WTF is 420?
Today is April 20th, aka 4/20, aka the Highest of Holy Days for cannabis enthusiasts. Numerous OMMP dispensaries will be running specials all day long, so if you have your card, check out the offerings via such awesome apps as Leafly. It’s also a great day to remind people why we choose this day to […]
The Pot Shot: Celebrate 4/20 by Taking the Mercury Weed Survey!
Much like the Mercury Sex Survey, our first-ever Weed Survey is now live! These questions probe the still-secretive world of Portland’s cannabis use (or lack thereof—you don’t need to let the active heads have all the fun), plus it allows you to weigh in on popular nomenclature and dish about your worst marijuana freakouts—anonymously, in […]
Slim Shady: The Murky World of Diet Weed
They’re all waiting… waiting for you. The growers, the sellers, the bakers, and the vaping-stick makers—everyone involved in the cannabis industry is salivating over the opportunity to legally sell you their wares, and wherever there’s money to be made, there’s also guaranteed to be… marketers. In its brief history, the legal recreational cannabis industry has […]
Game of Stones (I Mean, a Game for Stoners)
Illustration: Vinnie Neuberg HEY, BUZZY! Yeah, you with the apple pipe. Get yourself real high on some chronic pot weed, and enjoy this game designed just for you canna-heads out there. It’s fun and easy to play, so turn off that rerun of Adventure Time and call your friends! Hilarity ensues once the action starts, […]
Don’t Try This at Home: The Mercury‘s First Annual Dabcathlon!
ARTWORK BY VINNIE NEUBERG Ah, the mighty Decathlon. The name comes from the Greek words for “10” and “feat,” and Olympians from around the planet gather every four years to partake in the competition that many deem to be the greatest challenge for any elite athlete… but fuck that. We decided to undertake an athletic […]
Midnight Strain to Georgia
Today in Atlanta, Georgia Republican Governor Nathan Deal signed a medical marijuana bill into law that allows individuals to posses up to 20 ounces of cannabis oil to treat eight medical conditions, including late stage cancer, Multiple Sclerosis, Lou Gehrig’s disease, and seizure disorders. This is AWESOME, except it’s really not. Patients will need a […]
Pot Smokers: They’re Just Like Us! (Now with Photographic Proof)
Yes, yes, yes. It’s definitely not cool to stereotype cannabis users as dumb, hippie stoners—especially since people from all walks of life are regular users, and for various reasons. That being said, LOOKIT THIS DUMB HUFFINGTON POST STORY featuring “stereotype-shattering stock photos depicting modern, real-life marijuana users from all walks of life.” The shots were […]
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