The only mystery about Chicago is why it's as (relatively) affordable as it is. The cost to live comfortably here is $68,67, more than $15,000 a year less than New York or LA, the other two of the three biggest cities in the nation. If you don't mind lake-effect snow, you should definitely consider locating here.
Marijuana dates way back; the first evidence of Marijuana smoke inhalation dates back to 3rd Millennium BC from the discovery of charred seeds found in a brazier located in Romania. The most famous ancient users of Marijuana were the Hindus who called it Ganjika (or Ganja). Other ancient users included the Assyrians, Scythians, Thracians, and Dacians who all used it in religious ceremonies. It is believed that the first Marijuana plants originated in the Middle East.
Like pot, the word marijuana refers to cannabis, the hemp plant Cannabis sativa. The plant grows naturally in central Asia and other warm regions. Its uses vary from recreational to medicinal to religious. Marijuana is the dried leaves and female flowers of the hemp plant.