420
Marijuana
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"There are varying theories on the origin of 420: Some say that 420 originated from a police code that announces marijuana use is taking place; another story is that a group of guys (Waldo's) in the 1970's made 4:20 their official meeting time to smoke marijuana after school; and yet another version states that 420 derives from Bob Marley’s birthday, April 20th.
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