Happy Thursday Investors! A German national was detained upon arrival in St. Petersburg on Wednesday after Russian customs officials discovered cannabis-infused gummies in his luggage, reiterating the two conclusions we should have reached after the Brittney Griner incident:

1.) Don’t travel to Russia.
2.) If you do, leave the weed behind.

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UFC Champion Sean O'Malley Reveals How He Uses Cannabis To 'Hyper-Focus' When Training

Briefly: In a recent interview, UFC Bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley revealed his unorthodox training strategy: using cannabis to “hyper-focus” during rigorous training sessions.

So Basically: O’Malley’s daily ritual is carefully thought out to optimize his training. “I use it especially in camp… Pretty much once a day,” he shared, highlighting how it aids in his longer, lower heart rate workouts.

So Then: Consequently, this approach enables him to focus on the task at hand, whether it’s shadow boxing, cycling or jogging.

So What? Fighting — or even focusing — might not be the first thing you associate with cannabis use. But for a variety of reasons, it is often favored by athletes. Some pro sports leagues are finally coming around to this, but the UFC recently advised fighters to quit cannabis to avoid fines.

What Next: Read more here.

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FIVE ZINGERS

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California authorities auction off seized weed property from marijuana businesses that owe $10.4M in taxes

ONE FOR THE ROAD

'You Need A Little Peyote': Jane Fonda And Lily Tomlin's Advice For Stephen Colbert

Briefly: During an interview on "The Late Show," actresses Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin recommended Stephen Colbert try peyote.

What Happened: "You guys have done peyote together," Colbert said. "Do you think it would be good for me?"

What Next: Fonda said yes and offered to be his guide adding she generally had good experiences with the substance.

What Now: Watch the hilarious exchange here.

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