As awful and regressive as the Taliban is, they dont want a global caliphate. That whole schtick is ISIS’s calling card and it means that since the US pulled out they’re fighting each other.
"Chen, through a Mandarin interpreter, told Judge Elizabeth Reid that he didn’t know the gummies contained THC because he does not speak or read English.
“This potentially could have had devastating consequences but he immediately pulled over and called 911,” Reid said."
I wonder if he bought them or if someone offered it to him knowing that he cant read english?
Not sure how things work in Connecticut but I assume if he went to a dispensary there would be big weed leaf symbols everywhere?
I buy the excuse that he didn’t know because the article makes it sound like he was munching on them like candy, and I can’t imagine someone would do that if they knew what they were getting into. However, it is strange that he had them in the first place. Is it possible that some convenience stores or gas stations sell pot stuff there? If they sell edibles or pot like they typically sell tobacco and alcohol, that might be where he got them because it seems strange for someone to eat candy someone else gave them. The only reason I would do that is if it was from a friend, but they’d almost certainly tell me that the gummies would get me high. That said, maybe he forgot they were THC edibles.
Another possibility is maybe he thought they were CBD infused, not THC. Then again, seems crazy to just munch on CBD gummies like they’re candy, but at the very least it probably wouldn’t have you passing out on the highway like he did.
Yeesh, I hope not. It’s the only shit I can get “legally” here in Texas, but if shit like this starts occurring regularly then I might not be able to soon.
Who would have thought that people who only learned to shoot an kill other people instead of words and math would have problems in an office job? this is like politicians who after many years in opposition suddenly find themselves at the helm, and instead of just criticizing the failures of others have actually do something to make things better.
The Corpus Christi-based Harte Research Institute, which is part of Texas A&M University, shared its latest find last week on Facebook. To be clear, Jace Tunnell, director of community engagement, can’t tell what exactly is in this bottle because he declines to open it.
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“Folks in certain cultures around the world put vegetation or other objects in a bottle,” the institute wrote on Facebook. “They are counter magical devices whose purpose is to draw in and trap harmful intentions directed at their owners.”
🤨 Is the reason for not opening it out of concern for unleashing the trapped harmful stuff back upon the remote owner, or more simply that they may be kinda nasty?
The other possibility is not wanting to disrespect whatever belief/superstition the person making it has. It’s kinda like finding a roadside shrine to something. It might look like trash, but it’s good manners not to fuck with it unless there’s a good reason to do so.
The likelihood of nastiness growing in there is a damn good reason by itself, though. I dunno if you’ve ever read up on any magical practices (as opposed to stage magic) around the world, but some of the stuff that goes into this general kind of spell/working/prayer starts out less than pleasant to interact with.
Urine is a very common pick for various reasons (depending on the belief structure). I’ve seen “recipes” that include blood, semen, menstruum, or other body fluids. There’s various oils that get used, and sometimes (very rarely) mild acids. Water is a fairly common choice, but you’re still dealing with an unknown level of possible contamination there.
And that’s before any of the ingredients have a chance to steep in there like some kind of dubious tea. I can’t think of anything I’ve ever seen listed for this kind of thing tad would be a contact poison, but I still wouldn’t poke my finger in there to find out.
With all of that, and no useful reason to set up and test what’s inside, why bother? Curiosity isn’t usually a valid case for expenditure of public funds when there’s no threat to anyone or anything that can be “fought” against.
As a tangent, you’d be amazed how common this kind of practice is, even among people far aren’t otherwise involved in any religions or systems that involves directly using magic as part of the belief. You’ll find folks that will believe in small things like this, but reject any other form of “spellwork”. Even otherwise devout Christians/Muslims/Jews can pick up individual practices like this as a matter of tradition in their area or family, despite there being prohibition against things under the general heading of magic or spell casting.
With all of that, and no useful reason to set up and test what’s inside, why bother? Curiosity isn’t usually a valid case for expenditure of public funds when there’s no threat to anyone or anything that can be “fought” against.
Tbh I’d say curiosity is a totally valid expenditure of public funds given ample oversight, but I do tend to agree this isn’t necessarily such a situation. Nevertheless, I appreciate ya highlighting the respectful angle to not opening it, as I can be unintentionally careless when it comes to some rituals/beliefs. The whole bull in a china shop with’em sometimes, especially when curiosity gets the better of me.
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