In 1916, US Gubmint stated all paper would come from hemp,

[truedelphi]

And that by 1940, no trees would need to be cut to provide for paper.

Hemp is like 4 times more effective in providing paper. We could save our trees for their sheer beauty., and the oxygen they bring us.

US Department of Agriculture prediction:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=457459167691717&set=a.265471610223808.48416.234503093320660&type=1&theater

[kristopher]

1. But that would wreak havoc with the education of kids throwing spitballs

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[gejohnston]

2. interesting

I shared it on my Facebook page.

[lordsummerisle]

3. Oh we can't have that

Those plants look too much like dope plants....