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From Babylonia to Rome, the greatest empires in the world once thought unconquerable had one thing in common: their demise. The pattern is clear, they all irrefutably fell from grace and power. History tells us all great nations rise and fall from man’s apparently insatiable need for conquest driven by bloodthirst and ambition, eventually becoming drunk and blind with power. We can either learn from history and change as a collective or be doomed to repeat the cycle again and again. 

For thousands of years humanity used the cannabis plant to treat various medical conditions. The ancient Chinese, Egyptian, and Greek peoples all recognized the immense medical potential of this often-misunderstood plant. Thousands of years later, medical marijuana is a controversial topic. The early 20th century saw a vilification and prohibition of marijuana - a movement born out of greed, lies, and even racism. Only now are scientists beginning to confirm what the ancients knew - that cannabis is one of the most medically applicable plants Mother Nature has to offer. 

While many alien sightings every year are debunked, there are some that defy description, obliterate our notions of physics and science, and exhibit otherworldly capabilities beyond our grasp. The mind-blowingly bizarre and most mysterious alien encounters of all, these are the cases we call Alien Chronicles. 

What is happening with this resurgence of facial hair across the globe? Since prehistoric times, the beard has been a sign of wisdom and regarded as a symbol of wealth and power. It was coveted for its warmth, protection, and often intimidating visage until the turn of the century, when suddenly men elected to strip away the animalistic protections built into their DNA to conform with societal norms. Now, beards are back in a big way, so let's visit real men with real beards, the gals who love them, and the barbers who tame them and see what impact the beard has on their daily lives.