Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Medical marijuana for pets, designing utopia, using VR to solve crime and more in this week's look at the web

1. The Origins of Monopoly’s Iconic Playing Pieces Ever wonder how such random items as a shoe, thimble, wheelbarrow and battleship became the playing pieces of possibly the most iconic board game in history? According to Cool Material, their origins date back to the 1930s, when Monopoly inventor (and probable idea thief) Charles Darrow developed the idea to use small items from around the house …

Cannabis-Based Treats for Sick Pets

The wave of health benefits provided by medical marijuana has finally made its way beyond people, and into the lives of their favorite feline and canine counterparts, too. In one of many success stories, a family was able to treat their dog’s seizures with hemp-based dog treats (with little to no THC) called Treatibles, eradicating the convulsions altogether after regular doses. Now, more and more …

Cool Hunting Video: NW Cannabis Market

Farm-to-table takes a different meaning in our look at this Seattle farmers market

During our recent visit to Seattle, WA we stopped by an unusual farmers market, where instead of tomatoes and tangerines, customers can purchase medical cannabis. The NW Cannabis Market, open seven days a week at two locations, hosts a variety of vendors who sell their products wholesale to anyone with a recommendation for medical marijuana in Washington state. The market fosters a conversation between farmers …