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Cannabis, also known as marijuana or weed, is a widely used plant with a deep and complex history. Despite its widespread use, there are still many things that people may not know about cannabis. Here are five interesting facts that you may not have known about this controversial plant.

1. Cannabis has been used for thousands of years for medicinal purposes. The earliest recorded use of cannabis for medical purposes dates back to 2737 BC, when Chinese Emperor Shen Nung used the plant to treat a variety of ailments, including gout, rheumatism, and malaria. Since then, people have used cannabis to treat everything from chronic pain to anxiety and depression.
2. There are more than 100 different compounds found in cannabis, known as cannabinoids. The most well-known cannabinoids are THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol). THC is responsible for the psychoactive effects of cannabis, while CBD does not have psychoactive properties and has been used for various medical treatment.
3. The world's oldest paper was made from hemp. The ancient Chinese used hemp fibers to make paper as early as the 2nd century BC. The use of hemp for paper continued for thousands of years, until the invention of the paper machine in the 19th century.
4. In some parts of the world, cannabis is used in religious practices. For example, Rastafarians in Jamaica and some Hindu sects in India use cannabis as a sacrament in religious rituals.
5. Cannabis is one of the oldest agricultural crops in the world. The plant is believed to have originated in Central Asia and has been cultivated for food, fiber, and medicinal purposes for thousands of years. In fact, some historians believe that the earliest human civilizations were built around the cultivation of cannabis.

As more research is conducted on cannabis and its derivatives, we will continue to uncover new and exciting facts about this ancient plant.