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79Ying Su of Tian Shan Mountains
Ying Su is the Chinese term for opium poppy. People living on the east coast of Mediterranean Sea found opium poppy (scientific name: Papaver somniferum) in Neolithic Age. The ancient Sumerians considered it as "happy plant", the gift given by the...
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82Why was Coca Cola invented ?
ohn Pemberton, the inventor of the Coca Cola syrup, had become addicted to morphine. Being a brilliant chemist, he searched for a cure to his addiction, or at least a more modern substitute. Necessity is the mother of invention...
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86The Allure of Opium Abuse in 19th Century Europe
Opium was introduced to Europe in large amounts in the early 1800's by European sailors and travelers, as well as by Chinese immigrants. Arriving from the Orient, opium had an air of exoticism surrounding it, as well as a certain artistic appeal....
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84Vintage Ads for Heroin, Weed & Other Old-Time Medicines
See vintage ads for legal cocaine, pot, heroin and other substances that are now controlled. The old drug ads and labels are accompanied by a history of drug use and drug prohibition in the USA.
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80Chinese Culture
China is a great country is seldom disputed, not only because of the size of the land it occupies, but also of its culture and massive economic power. In Asia, it is surpassed only by Russia and easily dwarfs...
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74Poppy Seeds Protect Your Bones
Poppy is an ancient plan, it has been cultivated for over 3000 years. It is a medicinal herb and it has been effective in treating several diseases. Poppy seeds have a lot of positive nutritional benefits, so adding them to your diet is a good way to maintain your health.
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82The Opium Wars In China. Why Did The Chinese Fight Britain Over Trade And How They Were Abused!
The British heavily influenced the Chinese to accept the Opium even though they had no need or desire for it. The desire was created as more and more Chinese people became addicted to the drug. This created an increasing demand for Opium from British Sources.
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71The Hmong Hill Tribe : Silver Jewelry & Embroidery
The Hmong are a fascinating hill tribe people of SE Asia who are famous for their silversmith skills that produce beautiful silver jewelry as well as wonderful embroidered tribal textiles.
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69Growing Poppies from Seed
Growing your own poppies from seed will provide your garden with the most gorgeous display of colors and brighten up your flower border, year after year. While some poppy seeds are annual, many happily self-seed and return without any bidding. Yet others are perennial and will come up in the same place for years to come.
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77The Great Soma Mystery
Soma was a drink once made by an Indo-Iranian peoples that date back to at least 4,000 years. Certain Zoroastrian and Hindu branches were known to have used the drink in their religious practices to gain...
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