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🍠Cannabis, Candy Crush, and Wordle
What do thy have in common? Plus, Elton John does not agree with Demi Lovato's moderation strategy.
Brooks Dyroff, Asli Coskun & Casimir Stone
January 30, 2024
Happy Thursday Investors: What do cannabis, Candy Crush, and Wordle have in common? We’ll give you a hint: you might be Yellen with laughter after you find out.
Also, it sounds like Elton John doesn’t agree with Demi Lovato's moderation strategy. How about you?
Plus, Cannabis legalization has an unexpected ally in Republicans, find out who...
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TOP STORY
Briefly: "Groundhog Day," a film directed by Harold Ramis and starring Bill Murray, offers a unique blend of humor and introspection. The story revolves around Phil Connors, a weatherman, who finds himself inexplicably living the same day repeatedly.
What is Groundhog Day: Groundhog Day is a tradition observed in the United States and Canada on February 2nd each year. Stemming from Pennsylvania Dutch superstition, if a groundhog sees its shadow upon emerging from its burrow, it predicts six more weeks of winter; no shadow foretells an early spring.
So: As Groundhog Day 2024 nears, Bill Murray's timeless charm in the classic film captivates fans anew. Beyond his cinematic prowess, Murray's journey, including his candid views on cannabis and anticipation for his role in "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire," adds depth to this multifaceted Hollywood icon.
So Then: Ghostbuster and Groundhog Day weatherman Bill Murray shared his candid views on cannabis, saying "recreational marijuana use is broadly supported for its relaxation benefits, contrasting it with the extensive criminalization of cannabis in the past."
What Next: Bill Murray continues to enthrall audiences with his upcoming movie, "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire." The story follows the Spengler family's return to the iconic New York City firehouse, joining forces with the original Ghostbusters to combat a new paranormal threat and save the world from a second Ice Age.
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ONE FOR THE ROAD
Briefly: If you are a Cannabis investor, should you start focusing on psychedelics? Think ketamine, legal to be used as an anesthetic, to treat depression and related ailments.
Interested? Then check out our compare and contrast list for cannabis investors and executives who are psychedelics-curious.
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