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that in the early 70 s, the cannabis strain Acapulco Gold was so popular at Columbia University that the college had a dedicated smuggling route via Austin, Texas.

Jul 18, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: that in the early 70’s, the cannabis strain “Acapulco Gold” was so popular at Columbia University that the college had a dedicated smuggling route via Austin, Texas.

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