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Osama bin Smokin'? Marijuana found at Abbottabad compound

Osama bin Smokin'? Marijuana found at Abbottabad compound


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By various reports, we are now learning that marijuana grew along the outside walls of Osama bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. Was the Al Qaeda mastermind a stoner? He and his buds were said to have "bought a lot of food," and frequently placed bulk orders for Coke and Pepsi with a local grocer so there's that. And, those glazed and distant eyes. But I doubt it: if ever there were a persona more harsh than mellow, it was this fellow.
And, oh, alright: truth is, it's not unusual to find patches of wild cannabis growing in this region.

Sources: NY Daily News, Telegraph, Village Voice, and CNN's Nic Robertson on AC360 (via Andy Carvin). Read More ...

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