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The Botany of Middle Earth – Part II

Over the years, many people have speculated that the pipeweed the hobbits are smoking is actually Cannabis sativa. Proponents of this theory point to the tendency for hobbits to become drowsy or giddy after smoking it, and suggest that this may help explain their voracious appetite. Continue reading The Botany of Middle Earth – Part II

meaningoftreesMarch 23, 2019March 24, 20191 Comment

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