The difference between normal weight and obese people is more than skin-deep. Obesity has a dramatic effect on the number and function of fat cells. LEFT, LEAN: A person at a healthy weight might have 10 billion to 20 billion fat cells, one-tenth that of an obese person.
In 1996, California became the first state to approve the use of marijuana for medical purposes, ending its 59 year reign as an illicit substance with no medical value. Prior to 1937, cannabis had enjoyed a 5000 year history as a therapeutic agent across many cultures.
The recreational use of pot was legalized January 1, 2014 in Colorado. It was the first state to legalize the substance and after almost 2 years, here are some facts about the Colorado economy since marijuana legalization: Coloradoâs economy is booming since legalization.