Every year on April 20th (4/20) , clouds of cannabis smoke drift through the air as weed enthusiasts around the world celebrate their favorite plant. But why does 420 specifically mean weed ? Is it a police code? A stoner’s secret? Or something more? In this blog post, we’ll break down the history of 420 , clear up the myths , and explain how this number became the universal symbol for marijuana culture . 🌿 ⏳💬 The Origins of 420 and Weed Culture Many believe that 420 originated from a police radio code for marijuana use — but that’s not true. The real story starts in 1971 in San Rafael, California , where a group of high school friends who called themselves “The Waldos” began using 420 as a code for smoking weed . They chose 4:20 PM as their meetup time after school to toke up near a statue of Louis Pasteur. They’d say, “ 420 Louis ,” and eventually just “ 420 ” to talk about smoking cannabis without getting caught. The term stuck—and the legend was born. 🎶📰 How 42...