For thousands of years, 90% of all ships' sails and rope were made from hemp. The word 'canvas' is Dutch for cannabis; Webster's New World Dictionary.

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The first Bibles, maps, charts, the first drafts of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were made from hemp; U.S. Government Archives.

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Hemp has a higher quality fiber than wood fiber. Far fewer caustic chemicals are required to make paper from hemp than from trees. Hemp paper does not turn yellow and is very durable.

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In 1916, the U.S. Government predicted that by the 1940s all paper would come from hemp. Government studies report that 1 acre of hemp equals 4.1 acres of trees.

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Industrial hemp has a THC content of between 0.05 and 1%. Marijuana has a THC content of 3% to 20%. Getting high from hemp is nearly impossible.

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Hemp fibers are longer, stronger, more absorbent and more mildew-resistant than cotton. Fabrics made of at least one-half hemp block the sun's UV rays more effectively than other fabrics.

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Hemp grows well in a variety of climates and soil types. It is resistant to most pests, precluding the need for pesticides. It grows tightly spaced, out-competing any weeds, so herbicides are not necessary.