If new drywall just isn't in the budget and if there isn't too much cracking, the best way to do a quick fix is to score the paper along the crack with a utility knife. Then, with a teardrop-shaped scraper or a 5-in-1 painter's tool, dig out the cracked plaster all the way to the wooden lath.
Marijuana's Possible Weight-Loss Benefits. The compounds THCV and cannabidiol found in marijuana may help raise metabolism, speed fat loss, and lower cholesterol, says new research from GW Pharmaceuticals. The British drug company conducted animal tests and discovered that THCV also improves insulin sensitivity.
While this latest study examines marijuana's effect on physical brain tissue, a Duke University study earlier this year examined the drug's effect on intelligence and performance. That study found that teens who routinely smoke marijuana before turning 18 risk a long-term drop in their IQ.