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Interesting uses for industrial hemp

Ok, here's a lighthearted entry (gotta have at least one per week) ...5 interesting uses for hemp

1. Sushi! Yup, hemp seed is a vital ingredient for shichimi-togarashi.

2. Cars. Audi Volkswagen, Ford and BMW are experimenting with hemp for possible inclusion in cars. Henry Ford, however, is credited with the idea. He produced a hemp car (the Hempmobile) with all hemp-based bodywork in 1941.

3. Houses...Insulation (Isochanvre®), fiberboard, roofing tiles (Enviroshake), wallboard, paneling and bricks.

4. Candy...I know, I know it's somewhat troubling. Hemp gummy bear anyone?

5. Personal Lubricant...yes, I originally had lip balm as number 5, but I took the low road and went with this product which "contains ingredients to accentuate the most intimate moments."